"Risky Business" 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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"Risky Business" by benchen71

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Post by benchen71 »

Welcome to...

benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)

Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? Here's a quick puzzle for you. I've tried to make the clues fun and the meta even funner! The answer to the meta is a profession. Enjoy!

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

Risky Business - Online Form
Risky Business - PUZ
Risky Business - PDF
Risky Business - spreadsheet

Nudges are here.
The solution is here.

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Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Aug 14, 2022 6:11 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Post by BarbaraK »

Cute!
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Ran right across the moat this morning!! Nice one, Ben.
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I think the drawbridge was left open! Easy passage across the MOAT. Hopefully the gate was down.

Fun one. Thanks.
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I jumped the Moat. Fast and fun. Thanks,
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I minueted across the moat. Thanks, Ben.
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Fun one, Ben! Thank you!
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Crossed!

This might also be a nice intro to cryptic clues, for the uninitiated.

Thanks, Ben!
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Got it. Thanks for the puzzle!
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Crossed, thanks Ben! And another thumbs-up for cryptic inclusion
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De-MOATed [Darth vs. 5D... Tano, Who's your Daddy? :twisted: ]
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Stormed the castle!
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Post by jhseeman »

Launched over the Moat. Nice puzzle.
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Post by KayW »

:tornado: :european_castle: :crossed_swords: :rabbit: Fun one - thanks, Ben!
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Late to the castle party, but made it before I was locked out.

Confirmed on crosshare.

Have I ever commented about how much I like Ben's metas?
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The moat is out of the bag

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Post by MarkWoychick »

Thanks, Ben - got it/confirmed on Crosshare
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Moat's crossed.
Fun one!
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Thanks, Ben, for an Easy-Keysy!
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Raiding the castle kitchen now. Nice relief after a miserable weekend (meta-wise).
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