"It's That Time Again" December 30, 2022

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"It's That Time Again" December 30, 2022

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This week's contest is title "It's That Time Again" by Matt Gaffney

The answer to this week's contest is the two-word clue (clue, not grid entry) that makes a fitting sixth theme entry

Good luck with the grid and the meta


Its That Time Again spreadsheet


Just think - the contest comes out in one year and you can answer it the following year

Or you could be flying Southwest for which you could say the same thing - LOL
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Ashore
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Guinness me
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I think it will be crowded this weekend...Glad to get to shore early.
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On shore!
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On the shore!
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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On shore! Wine please!
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First page? I'll take it!

On the beach.
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Planted my flag on the beach, now to plant my lips on a Guinness!
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Ashore!
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:desert_island: :clinking_glasses: :champagne: Ashore.
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Ashore. Wishing everyone a good holiday.
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Ashore - took me reading the hint/instructions a few times to get it but I like it.
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On shore!
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Quick swim! Enjoy the rest of the holiday season!
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.
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On the beach! (and the first page, yay!) G & T me, barkeep!
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Ashore!

Edit: Wow, my second time on page 1!

Second edit: I guess when I don't have a meeting from 4-5PM ET on Thursday, I can get onto page 1!
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On the beach! I’ll wait until 4 pm PST to crack open a Guinness.
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On the beach! 🏖

Loved it!!
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Solved! Snagging a rare spot (for me) on Page 1. Now to finish the grid, because I'm one of those people who like completeness (which should be no surprise here).

Wishing everyone an enjoyable and safe holiday weekend.
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