"It Takes Two"

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"It Takes Two"

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Ahoy Muggles!

I'm very happy to be back with another MMM meta! This puzzle is a little different from my earlier ones for a couple of reasons. One, the grid is larger - 17x17 instead of the usual 15x15. And two, while you shouldn't need Google to complete the grid, you may very well need it to solve and/or confirm the answer. Alternatively, like the title suggests, you could team up with a friend, spouse, or one of your fellow Muggles and pool your meta-solving resources. Sounds like fun, right?

Speaking of teams, every puzzle I create is a team effort, and I'm very fortunate to have some awesome teammates including @Abide, @Al Sisti, @boharr, @whimsy, @MarkWoychick, @DrTom, and @Joe Ross. Thanks, guys!

The meta answer is a fitting two-word phrase.

"It Takes Two" - Crosshare

"It Takes Two" - PUZ

"It Takes Two" - PDF

"It Takes Two" - Spreadsheet


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Difficulty:

Since some Googling and/or buddy-solving may be required, I'll rate this one "A Bit Choppy".
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Nudges are here.
Reveal is here.

Good luck!
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I believe I'm off the couch!
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Well, I know what it has to be.

But I have no idea what it actually is; just what it has to be.
Funny story. I was all set to enter Par for the course for the CrossHare midi contest for April but I mistakenly thought midi meant 7x 7 and not 11 x 11. Oops. Well.... Here's a complex but **small** meta on the subject of golf.
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woozy wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:57 am Well, I know what it has to be.

But I have no idea what it actually is; just what it has to be.
Thanks for the comment, @woozy. I was beginning to think that there was a technical problem and that my post had only reached Australia! :D
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Cap'n Rick wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:00 pm
woozy wrote: ↑ Well, I know what it has to be.

But I have no idea what it actually is; just what it has to be.
Thanks for the comment, @woozy. I was beginning to think that there was a technical problem and that my post had only reached Australia! :D
Thankfully, @benchen71 wasn't golfing when it came out.

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Al Sisti wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:17 pm
Thankfully, @benchen71 wasn't golfing when it came out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWmlJkLbm4g
Talk about funny bounces on the fairway! :lol:
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🛋. Just got to this one—-fun puzzle and somewhat of an education
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Well done
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Couch wasn't nearly as comfortable this week, therefore got launched early.
Fun one Cap'n. Cool meta. Thx.
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Al Sisti wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:17 pm
Cap'n Rick wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:00 pm
woozy wrote: ↑ Well, I know what it has to be.

But I have no idea what it actually is; just what it has to be.
Thanks for the comment, @woozy. I was beginning to think that there was a technical problem and that my post had only reached Australia! :D
Thankfully, @benchen71 wasn't golfing when it came out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWmlJkLbm4g
There's a golf course not far from where we live that's exactly like that!
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benchen71 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 3:32 pm
Al Sisti wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:17 pm
Cap'n Rick wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:00 pm

Thanks for the comment, @woozy. I was beginning to think that there was a technical problem and that my post had only reached Australia! :D
Thankfully, @benchen71 wasn't golfing when it came out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWmlJkLbm4g
There's a golf course not far from where we live that's exactly like that!
Not sure whether I'd take them or this guy on a course near me
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Off the couch! Satisfying aha moment.
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :couch_and_lamp:
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The couch is empty - fun one!
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Of the couch and illuminated.
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Off the couch!

Very nice, Cap’n!
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OTC! Thanks, Cap'n Rick!
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I see something, but I'm worried it's a rabbit hole! Time will tell!

Smooth, refreshing grid, but let's see about that meta!
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Day 1 - Leaderboard

Abide (TS)
Al Sisti (TS)
boharr (TS)
whimsy (TS)
MarkWoychick (TS)
DrTom (TS)
benchen71
Hector
Tyrpmom
oldjudge
Cindy
DIS
Gutman
Anita
Mr Tex
KayW
Meg
markhr
ChrisKochmanski
Darth
Bbaack
Mikey G

This one is turning out to be a little more difficult than I had expected. Per the Muggles forum and Crosshare we've had roughly 100 grid solves but only 22 meta solves including 6 Test Solvers. It's a little early for "Nudges", but maybe I can help a few folks by stating what's NOT included in the mechanism - a reverse Nudge (egduN?) if you will.

The mechanism does NOT involve brothers, evictees, or Caped Crusaders.

Good luck, and please feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
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Nice one, Cap’n!
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This couch was so far from my wheelhouse that extensive searching was required just to find it.
But now, after locating said sofa - I'm off!
Thanks for the puzzle!
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