#723 - "Look for the Crook"

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#723 - "Look for the Crook"

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MGWCC #723 -- Look for the Crook

THIS WEEK’S INSTRUCTIONS:

This week’s contest answer is a type of thief.

Solve well, and be not led astray by words intended to deceive.

MGWCC #723 -- POSTPONED Until 4 PM ET Today

Dear Solver,

For the usual palindromic reason (see photo of still-not-great sleeper attached), today's puzzle will go up at 4 PM ET this afternoon. I know it's the fourth postponement this year, but at least they've all been same-day postponements, so that's progress.

To pass the time, consider solving my WSJ Contest Crossword here:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/inner-turmoil-friday-crossword-april-8-11649278433

Or Pete Muller's Monthly Music Meta here:

https://pmxwords.com/2022-puzzle-4-initial-reaction/

Deadline on the WSJ is Sunday at 11:59 PM ET, and on the Muller is Sunday at 11 PM ET.

Thanks and until soon,

--Matt

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Is the puzzle out? I haven't gotten an email.
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The natives are growing restless.
Check out and support http://CrosswordsForCancer.com.
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Just got email
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:alien: :flying_saucer:
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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beamed
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Beamed up at number 9!
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I really need to get better at posting consistently... But I'm beamed up!
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Beamed up at #28. Nice
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Beam me up!

Good fun!
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Beam me up! Got this one instantly. But I am nowhere on the WSJ! Well, at least I'll have a little time this weekend.
Happy to give nudges. If you notice I've solved, please tell me about avenues you've explored so I can nudge you in the right direction and not off a cliff.
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Beamed! #56
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At first I saw nothing, and then suddenly I saw everything. So now I'm on the board at #32, and it's a nice feeling to go into the weekend with WSJCC, MGWCC, and MMMM all solved.
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Beamed up in a very solid puzzle that I think is a perfect Week 2!
Less cross words, more crosswords.

Solve my latest "Pun of a Kind" Meta!: 92. It's a Breeze
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Beamed up! Fun one!
Heidi
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Just got it, waiting to be beamed up. Fun puzzle and meta
Edit: confirmed - happy solving, everyone!
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Beam me up!
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Beam me up - enjoyed it!
- Just puzzling it out here in Delmarva :D
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In my humble opinion a spot-on Week #2.
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Beamed up.....good one.
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