"Water, Water, Every Where" 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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"Water, Water, Every Where" by benchen71

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Welcome to...

benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)

Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? Happy new year, everyone! I can't think of anything to say about this meta puzzle, except to say that you are looking for a two-word answer. Bon chance!

The easiest way to submit is on Crosshare (and you get instant feedback and unlimited attempts!) But you can also PM me with your submission. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.

Water, Water, Every Where - Online Form
Water, Water, Every Where - PUZ
Water, Water, Every Where - PDF
Water, Water, Every Where - spreadsheet

Nudges are here.
The solution is here.

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Crossed the moat. Thanks for the puzzle, Ben !!
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Water, water, everywhere…. except on the other side of the moat!
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Crossed the moat! Thanks, Ben!
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MOAT crossed!
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
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Crossed the moat - a nice start to the new year.
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MOAT crossed. Fun one, Ben!
Ahoy! Check out my meta puzzles! Also check out "Smooth Sailing Sundays"!
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I’ve hopped across the drawbridge. Thanks, Ben!
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Off the couch to start the New Year! Thanks for the puzzle, Ben.

Edited to add: Whoops, wrong phrase. Should read "Across the moat to start the New Year". Too many metas to keep track of, I guess.
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Crossed the moat!
I don't have anything clever to say, but if I did, it would go here.
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MOAT? What moat? :P Thanks Ben!
HD-wallpaper-medieval-underwater-castle-ocean-underwater-medievil-castle-water-fish-fantasy.jpg
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Crossed the moat! Thanks, Ben!
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After 3 inches of rain overnight and more on the way, this puzzle seems like an appropriate one for today. Looking forward to solving while trying to stay dry.
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Here somewhere!

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Thanks, Ben!
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :ocean: :european_castle:
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The castle has been flooded. Or stormed. Fun one, Ben - thanks!
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Crossed! Stormed!
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Crossed the moat! Thanks, Ben!
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Crossed the MOAT... Thanks @benchen71 for just the right level of difficulty after the tough return to work today.
Team DoubleTow=Ali (who posts here) & Alex
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Nearly 24 hours in and look at all the solvers!

markhr
Alex Sisti
Dow Jones
woozy
rjy
Cindy Heisler
lbray53
Meg
Schmeel
BarbaraK
boharr
Dave C
Capn Rick
Cindy Weatherman
Ergcat
LindaPRmaven
MatthewL
TMart
hoover
Darth
Hector
whimsy
DrTom
Carolyn
dplass
Laura M
KayW
Bbaack
ChrisKochmanski
Spid4567
DebbieC
HeadinHome
Mr Tex
MrTheHan
CPJohnson
Teamdoubletow
jbird

37 to get us started!
Check out "The MOAT Mini Pack of Marching Bands" here. US$5 gets you 7 Marching Bands which, hard enough on their own, now contain metas too. And once again there's a mega-meta! :D
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Just got to it (was travelling yesterday), but speedy moat crossing. Fun stuff, thx.
Check out this very cool project by many of your favorite muggles to raise money to fight cancer. You get a fun puzzle bundle and good causes get $. Win-win: Crosswords for Cancer
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