"Rabbit Holes" by benchen71

Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? A weekly meta crossword constructed by forum member Ben (aka benchen71). These metas range from relatively easy to more challenging, depending on how many Australianisms he puts in them! Puzzles are posted in a new thread every Tuesday, with nudges appearing on Saturdays, and the solution coming out on Mondays. (At least, that's the plan. Given he lives in Australia, and they are so far ahead of the US time-zone-wise, things may get posted early!)
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"Rabbit Holes" by benchen71

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Welcome to...

benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)

Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? Meta crosswords can be very difficult. Often, in your attempts to find the correct meta mechanic, you end up going down many different rabbit holes. Well, this puzzle has been constructed to make the most of that very thing! The answer to the meta is what's missing from the grid. Good luck, intrepid solver...

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

Rabbit Holes - Online Form
Rabbit Holes - PUZ
Rabbit Holes - PDF
Rabbit Holes - spreadsheet

Nudges are here.
The solution is here.

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Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta! :shock:
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Stormed the castle! Thanks, Ben.
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Moat crossed. Castle stormed. Thanks, Ben.
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Nice one, Ben!
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I found a rabbit hole that went under the MOAT! Thanks Ben.
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
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Crossed! Stormed!
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Nice meta, Ben. Thanks.
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Thanks, I think.
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Crossed the MOAT, a copy of Beatrix Potter in one hand and Watership Down in the other.
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Pillow Fight!

Tossing 'em off the couch.
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Thanks for the puzzle, not to mention the theme! :D
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Answer submitted, Moat crossed, chuckles attributed.

Tom
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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Made it across. Fun idea, thanks. :)
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Crossed the moat.
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Lovely puzzle. Thanks!
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In the castle. Fun puzzle, Ben.
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In the castle. Fun puzzle, though my head is a bit sore from the scratching before the AHA moment arrived.

Had to google the answer to find its connection to the title...
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Crossed the moat! Thanks, Ben.
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit:
:rabbit: :hole: :hole:
Fun one! Now back to MMMM...
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I'm across the moat
And I am in the castle
I enjoyed this one!
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Wow, 36 solvers so far! And there's still plenty of hours before we hit the 24 hour mark...

Laura M
Tom Wilson
Cindy Weatherman
Cindy Heisler
Schmeel
boharr
Capn Rick
Qmark
lbray53
ChrisKochmanski
madhatter5
whimsy
THC
kymike
dplass
DIS
Bird Lives
Hector
Meg
Carolyn
SewYoung
woozy
DrTom
ajk
Dave C
Andrew Bradburn
Jack Sullivan
graham
Dow Jones
DebbieC
Gutman
LindaPRmaven
swagdude
ReB
CPJohnson
KayW
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta! :shock:
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