Stay Tuned!

A weekly meta crossword created by members of the forum. Difficulty levels will vary. Hints are usually available starting Wednesday, and solutions are posted on Sunday.
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Cap'n Rick
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Stay Tuned!

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Ahoy Muggles!

Thanks for tuning in to another exciting episode of Muggle Meta Monday! If you're around my age (60ish), then you probably remember when TV announcers told us to "stay tuned" prior to station identification or commercial breaks. It was like the announcer was letting us know that now was a good time to grab a snack, make a bathroom visit, or anything else as long as we didn't "touch that dial!". Today we have innumerable downloading, streaming, and viewing options available to us, but the ads just pop up abruptly and without warning. I personally find these technological "advancements" kinda rude and impersonal. I guess you could say that my TV-watching preferences are a bit old-fashioned.

I'd again like to thank my "Dream Team" of meta testers and techies: @Abide, @Al Sisti, @Whimsy, @boharr, @MarkWoychick, @DrTom, and @Joe Ross.

The meta answer is a famous person.

"Stay Tuned!" - Crosshare

"Stay Tuned!" - PUZ

"Stay Tuned!" - PDF

"Stay Tuned!" - Spreadsheet

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Difficulty:
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Nudges are here.
Solution is here.

Good luck!
Cap'n Rick
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#2

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Off the couch.
Really nice puzzle - thanks!
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#3

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Solved. It was fun.
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#4

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Off the coach! Fun one!!
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#5

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Think I just rolled off the couch. Awaiting confirmation. Really enjoyable!
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#6

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Off the couch. I always enjoy a fun meta to start the week. Thanks, Cap'n Rick!
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#7

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Very fun! The first thing I saw led me to the second thing. Thanks Cap'n!
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#8

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Got it. Thanks, Cap'n Rick!

I first saw the Easter Egg / hint which helped me.
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#9

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Off the couch. Fun puzzle.
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#10

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Off the couch.
Thanks Cap'n Rick!
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#11

Post by DavyGravy »

Aye Aye Captain. I think I have an answer. How do I post and/or confirm ob crosshare?
If I’ve solved and you need a nudge, you can PM me. Happy to pay it forward. ;)
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#12

Post by haydendog »

Got it!
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#13

Post by Meg »

Nicely done, Cap'n Rick!
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#14

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Off the couch! Thank you, very clever.
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#15

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Well, I’m stumped

Edit: no longer stumped

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#16

Post by Dplass »

Solved but...still don't quite grok it. Thanks for the puzzle!
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#17

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Saw nothing for quite a while. Then saw something and wondered if it might be a coincidence. It wasn't! Another wonderful MMM by Cap'n Rick!
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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#18

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Off the couch!
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#19

Post by KayW »

:couch_and_lamp: :crossed_swords: :rabbit: Really fun puzzle - thanks, Rick!
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#20

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Wendy Walker wrote: Mon Oct 03, 2022 6:41 pm Saw nothing for quite a while. Then saw something and wondered if it might be a coincidence. It wasn't! Another wonderful MMM by Cap'n Rick!
This. Exactly this. :lol:

Very fun, thanks!
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