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benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)

Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? I had a lot of trouble turning this meta idea into a workable grid. I tried a few different grid arrangements, until I arrived at this one. There might still be some challenging entries here, but I think I've provided you with enough info in the clues to make it easy enough to resort to Google, if need be. Persevere, and you will hopefully discover the answer to the meta, which is someone who should be in the grid but isn't.

PM me with your submissions or submit on Crosshare. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.

Talking To Camera - Online Form
Talking To Camera - PUZ
Talking To Camera - PDF
Talking To Camera - spreadsheet

Nudges are here.
The solution is here.

Crossing the moat was a bit tricky this week. Confirmed on Crosshare. I'm not familiar with the answer, but the meta is solid. Thanks, Ben.

“I’ve been confirmed as solved, but I had no idea who the answer was. By the way, who am I talking to and why am I still up at this hour?”

We have some solvers already!

Hector
Laura M
Dow Jones
oldjudge

However, I should probably mention that I am currently dealing with a couple of kidney stones. The first one made its presence known on the weekend and was promptly dealt with, but its lingering effects are still being felt in the form of a stent. The second one (found during the scan for the first one) is due to be treated in a week's time. In the meantime, I may or may not answer PMs all that quickly or put out regular solver updates as per usual!

Moat crossed. Castle stormed.

Fun! And it didn’t take me as much googling as I feared it would. (I’m not COMPLETELY out of it yet, I’m relieved to learn.)

Be well, Ben!

Solved! Been a while since I did a MOAT, and this was fun… though I suspect the usual gripes will be posted here post haste. Yes you will need google, because yes you will possibly be unfamiliar with some things… but you will learn some interesting tidbits, so there’s that. (I personally enjoyed it, and would rather be doing this “work” than my actual work today!

Also - Ben, get well soon! Here’s to tiny kidney stones that disappear quickly!!

Crossed the MOAT!

After dipping my toes in the wrong streams altogether, I finally made it across. Thanks, Ben ... and best wishes in transcending this most unenviable predicament.

oldjudge wrote: Tue Mar 22, 2022 4:54 am “I’ve been confirmed as solved, but I had no idea who the answer was. By the way, who am I talking to and why am I still up at this hour?”

Definitely worth watching, and if you're up all night anyway, binge-watching.

Castle stormed, and 100% agree with @Bird Lives above. And yikes! best wishes, Ben!

Successfully Across the MOAT!

Speedy recovery Ben!

Crosshare confirms my conquering of moat and castle. Feel better soon, Ben.

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I also am unfamiliar with the answer - tho I’ve heard of it. Added to my ever-expanding “to watch” list.

Thanks for a fun puzzle Ben and hope you feel better soon!

Crossed the moat, with only a few assists from Mr. Google.

Highly entertaining puzzle.

Thanks so much.

Get well soon.

Moat crossed (confirmed on crosshare)

Semi-tough fill.

Get well soon Ben.

Cross(hare)d the MOAT

Cross that moat! Stomp out kidney stones!
Take care, Ben, and thanks!

Got it. Thanks for the puzzle!