Let's Split!
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MikeyG
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On shift, updates late tonight!
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minimuggle
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OK, I've found what I think is the mechanism but I'm stuck on finding a common two word phrase with it....
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DrTom
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Left the couch, tricky because you have to think a little like Mikey does (and I'm afraid that gives me a slight advantage). I'm not saying I'm as clever as he is, not by a long shot, but I do have an odd sense of humor.
Oh. and for those who keep trying to fill in 37D, there is a spelling mistake and the fill won't work (doesn't affect the Meta at all) if you put the real name of the author in. I confirmed that with Mikey.
This is a puzzle where it all of a sudden dawns on you, the actual "AHA moment", what it is supposed to be.
Clever lad Mikey!
Hopefully my fill reveal is not a case of this:
Oh. and for those who keep trying to fill in 37D, there is a spelling mistake and the fill won't work (doesn't affect the Meta at all) if you put the real name of the author in. I confirmed that with Mikey.
This is a puzzle where it all of a sudden dawns on you, the actual "AHA moment", what it is supposed to be.
Clever lad Mikey!
Hopefully my fill reveal is not a case of this:
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
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KayW
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Fun grid!
I've submitted what to me is a common two-word phrase, but not super-confident. Waiting to see if I've split the couch...
I've submitted what to me is a common two-word phrase, but not super-confident. Waiting to see if I've split the couch...
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MikeyG
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Great minds think alike! And so do ours.
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BarbaraK
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I'm Schrödinger's cat.
I saw what's clearly the first step, and I could come up with two word phrases to describe it, but none struck me as common, so I set it aside for a bit.
After a while percolating in the back of my mind, I did think of a common phrase that seemed to fit nicely, so I submitted that. Apparently it's not the one Mikey had in mind, but it's close and may be accepted.
So I am both on and off the couch.
I saw what's clearly the first step, and I could come up with two word phrases to describe it, but none struck me as common, so I set it aside for a bit.
After a while percolating in the back of my mind, I did think of a common phrase that seemed to fit nicely, so I submitted that. Apparently it's not the one Mikey had in mind, but it's close and may be accepted.
So I am both on and off the couch.
If you want help with a meta, feel free to PM me. The more specific you are about what you have and what you want, the more likely I can help without spoiling.
(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)
(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)
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Off the couch, confirmed!
BarbaraK, I bet you came up with the same not-quite-right answer that I did, initially
BarbaraK, I bet you came up with the same not-quite-right answer that I did, initially
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HeadinHome
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We must remember to come back here and post all our alternate answers!!
The other Wendy. 
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Bird Lives
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How true, even if those thoughts are a year apart.
Jay
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KayW
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Hidden in 3D
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Well, I've submitted a two-word phrase, but based on others' comments I may still be lollygagging on the couch. No matter, I loved this puzzle, Thanks so much, Mike!
(Lollygagging - haven't heard that one in a while. Oh, how I hated it when my dad told me to quit doing it and get to work!)
(Lollygagging - haven't heard that one in a while. Oh, how I hated it when my dad told me to quit doing it and get to work!)
Sara
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MikeyG
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Leaderboard of Destiny - Tuesday
25. Ergcat
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25. Ergcat
26. Dplass
27. Hidden
28. ship4u
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Bob cruise director
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Watch Bull Durham for the definition of lollygaggingHidden in 3D wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:30 am Well, I've submitted a two-word phrase, but based on others' comments I may still be lollygagging on the couch. No matter, I loved this puzzle, Thanks so much, Mike!
(Lollygagging - haven't heard that one in a while. Oh, how I hated it when my dad told me to quit doing it and get to work!)
Bob Stevens
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woozy
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Ah, geez.... How many ways can I manipulate the the same two concepts around and still miss the intended answer?
Well, seven apparently as a PM conversation with Mikey G revealed.
(I gracefully accept his acceptance of my first answer as an alternate but do think the intended answer is better ... and can't believe how long I missed it.)
Well, seven apparently as a PM conversation with Mikey G revealed.
(I gracefully accept his acceptance of my first answer as an alternate but do think the intended answer is better ... and can't believe how long I missed it.)
I guess I should change my signature, and start promoting this meta: Hungry Little Creature. I was going to sent it to people for testing but I dropped the ball on it.
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KayW
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That sounds like a challenge! I'm currently on #2...woozy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 12:35 pm Ah, geez.... How many ways can I manipulate the the same two concepts around and still miss the intended answer?
Well, seven apparently as a PM conversation with Mikey G revealed.
(I gracefully accept his acceptance of my first answer as an alternate but do think the intended answer is better ... and can't believe how long I missed it.)
Contest Crosswords Combating Cancer (CCCC) is a bundle of 16 metapuzzles created to help raise money for cancer-related charities. It is available at CrosswordsForCancer.com.
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Bob cruise director
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I can think of several phrases but I sent in one of them. We will see.
I can think of several phrases but I sent in one of them. We will see.
Bob Stevens
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woozy
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Oh... numbers 2-6 were me wracking my brains and not actual phrases-- just me playing with the same two concepts, trying to get them into a working phrase and just missing it. I tried every possible combination and variation and ... just missed the correct one.KayW wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 12:39 pmThat sounds like a challenge! I'm currently on #2...woozy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 12:35 pm Ah, geez.... How many ways can I manipulate the the same two concepts around and still miss the intended answer?
Well, seven apparently as a PM conversation with Mikey G revealed.
(I gracefully accept his acceptance of my first answer as an alternate but do think the intended answer is better ... and can't believe how long I missed it.)
I guess I should change my signature, and start promoting this meta: Hungry Little Creature. I was going to sent it to people for testing but I dropped the ball on it.
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MaineMarge
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Hidden in 3D wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:30 am Well, I've submitted a two-word phrase, but based on others' comments I may still be lollygagging on the couch. No matter, I loved this puzzle, Thanks so much, Mike!
(Lollygagging - haven't heard that one in a while. Oh, how I hated it when my dad told me to quit doing it and get to work!)