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A new puzzle by Will. me--I think you will enjoy it.

Puzzle #76: Count Off Into Teams
Difficulty: Hard
The answer to this week's meta are things in the news this week.
No Googling required.
Crosshare link: https://crosshare.org/crosswords/QSQdvx ... into-teams
Another timely theme for this week! Although this one will definitely be a bit tougher after such a softball last week. If you need a hint, you know how to reach me (just reply to this email).

The deadline for this puzzle is 9:00am eastern time on Sunday, January 8th, 2023.

Happy solving!
Cheers,
Will

Well that was fun (and a little work).

That was nicely put together! Thanks Will.

Out of the box. Terrific puzzle. Thanks, Will. Happy New Year.

Glad to have you back.

I’m out of the box! Nice one. I wasn’t sure “No Googling required” would apply to people like me, but even I did not have to google anything

Out of the box.

Fun! Thanks, Will!

BarbaraK wrote: ↑Sun Jan 01, 2023 8:26 pm I’m out of the box! Nice one. I wasn’t sure “No Googling required” would apply to people like me, but even I did not have to google anything

Thanks Barbara. If you mean what I think you mean, that gives me SOME hope. I'm not seeing it just yet, though...

KayW wrote: ↑Sun Jan 01, 2023 8:49 pm

BarbaraK wrote: ↑Sun Jan 01, 2023 8:26 pm I’m out of the box! Nice one. I wasn’t sure “No Googling required” would apply to people like me, but even I did not have to google anything

Thanks Barbara. If you mean what I think you mean, that gives me SOME hope. I'm not seeing it just yet, though...

You can do it!

HeadinHome wrote: ↑Sun Jan 01, 2023 11:26 am Well that was fun (and a little work).

Ah! I see!
Your little pal in your new avatar must have drawn the green dino in your post.

It took some work, but it doable - I would rate it about week 3.5.

Wow! Very fun. I have never constructed a meta puzzle, but I am really amazed that you were able to pull this off.

What a clever construction! I woke up this morning and all of a sudden there was the metanism waiting for me. And can confirm, no googling was required. This one is well worth the effort to solve.

Just got the news... T-riffic puzzle, Will!

Dino me. Thanks, Will.

whimsy wrote: ↑Sun Jan 01, 2023 10:58 pm

HeadinHome wrote: ↑Sun Jan 01, 2023 11:26 am Well that was fun (and a little work).

Ah! I see!
Your little pal in your new avatar must have drawn the green dino in your post.

Very astute! I hadn’t even noticed. But… SURE! (he did draw on Nana’s arms a little…)

Got it, with a clarification from Will. Thanks, Will! Glad you're back!

Out of the box - very satisfying breakthroughs with this puzzle! Thanks, Will

nice nudge from Will, elegant and very "Gaffney" esque.

That's 2 of 3 this weekend, Gaffney's Patreon one is still eluding me.

Dino me - it was a tough one.
Thanks for the puzzle!