"Valentine Remix"

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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#21

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woozy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 8:28 pm Dang. I'm beginning to wonder if its a dance I never heard of.
I'd bet it is because I never heard of it, but that doesn't mean it cannot be solved. It is very solvable, very well constructed and fun. When you find it there will be no doubt that is the correct answer.

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DrTom wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 9:32 pm
woozy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 8:28 pm Dang. I'm beginning to wonder if its a dance I never heard of.
I'd bet it is because I never heard of it, but that doesn't mean it cannot be solved.

Well, it's kind of difficult to guess phrases one has never heard of. But I got it eventually. I had never heard of the dance.) It wasn't The Masochism Tango

Fun puzzle.
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#23

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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :dancer: :couch_and_lamp: Danced my way off the couch. VERY clever - thanks Peter.
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Despite the fact that I didn't recognize (or maybe remember) the name of the dance, I was surprised to realize I've actually done it a few times.
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#24

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Puzzled. I see some things that lead to other things, but none of it leads to a 12L dance.
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#25

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MONDAY NIGHT LEADERBOARD

Thirty-one high steppers so far. Maybe this was a 2.6.

Stats per Crosshare:

Ergcat solved at 8:47 on 2/13/2023
Darth solved at 8:51 on 2/13/2023
oldjudge solved at 9:14 on 2/13/2023
rjy solved at 9:32 on 2/13/2023
Tyrpmom solved at 9:48 on 2/13/2023
damefox solved at 10:30 on 2/13/2023
lbray53 solved at 10:37 on 2/13/2023
ChrisCross solved at 10:42 on 2/13/2023
Hector solved at 10:57 on 2/13/2023
boharr solved at 11:23 on 2/13/2023
Meg solved at 11:25 on 2/13/2023
Carolyn solved at 11:29 on 2/13/2023
JM solved at 11:55 on 2/13/2023
Tom Wilson solved at 13:21 on 2/13/2023
DrTom solved at 13:25 on 2/13/2023
david solved at 14:37 on 2/13/2023
Laura M solved at 14:48 on 2/13/2023
Schmeel solved at 14:57 on 2/13/2023
FrankieHeck solved at 15:22 on 2/13/2023
wendy walker solved at 15:34 on 2/13/2023
markhr solved at 16:30 on 2/13/2023
imontoo solved at 17:32 on 2/13/2023
I K Snamhcok solved at 17:33 on 2/13/2023
Jaclyn solved at 17:52 on 2/13/2023
heidi solved at 18:17 on 2/13/2023
Mwoychick solved at 18:48 on 2/13/2023
BrennerTJ solved at 19:22 on 2/13/2023
Bob Cruisedirector solved by email at 20:48 on 2/13/2023
Brian Callahan solved at 20:55 on 2/13/2023
woozy solved at 21:07 on 2/13/2023
KayW seems to have solved (Crosshare beam pending)
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#26

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"So, who's the special someone who's getting all that candy?"
"Uhhh, myself?"

Another great puzzle to @Abide my time! Definitely smiled when I saw what was going on!
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#27

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Loved it...thanks Peter!
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#28

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I got it, thanks to a confirmation and nudge from @hcbirker. Thanks, Peter!
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Off the couch. Needed a slight nudge from @CPJohnson .
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#30

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Off the couch, Fun one....enjoyed the mechanism.

Thanks for the puzzle.
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#31

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Feel like I have some pieces, but not coming together just yet.
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Vacated.

Sweet!
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#33

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The clue for 18D is hilarious!!!
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TUESDAY NIGHT UPDATE -42 solvers

Account solved at 1:07 on 2/14/2023
Mikey G solved at 1:15 on 2/14/2023
CPJohnson solved at 8:14 on 2/14/2023
Cindy Heisler solved at 8:56 on 2/14/2023
JHSeeman solved at 9:43 on 2/14/2023
HeadinHome solved at 10:08 on 2/14/2023
whimsy solved at 11:01 on 2/14/2023
frostyjhammer solved at 13:38 on 2/14/2023
Sharkicicles solved at 14:08 on 2/14/2023
Dave C solved at 14:44 on 2/14/2023
Bbaack solved at 16:16 on 2/14/2023
jbird solved at 18:37 on 2/14/2023

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yes - needed some help to focus, but got it! Thanks for the fun!
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Gonna need me summa'em nudges...
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#37

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Nudge #1

Per the central entry, first locate a synonym for a certain across entry. That special entry is appropriately clued. Don't forget to think about the clue for that entry when you are looking for a synonym.
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Nudge #2

The certain across entry is the last across. If you look at that clue, a more common answer (the synonym) should come to mind. If you know your mythology, it's the Roman counterpart.
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#39

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Off the couch, albeit with the nudges. Actually had part of the mechanism, but was looking at it in precisely the wrong way. Great puzzle, Peter.
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#40

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Got it with the nudges and google, but still not sure I'm fully grokking it. Thanks for the puzzle regardless. :)

ETA: unsurprisingly, I was being an idiot. :lol: :lol: Makes perfect sense now.
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