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benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)

Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? This meta was the result of the disturbed sleep I experienced the night after my kidney stones procedure. I make no apologies, though, since I think the end result will be fun for all the family! The answer to the meta: "Nice audible 'oui'" And yes, that's obscure for a reason!

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.

Obscure For A Reason - Online Form
Obscure For A Reason - PUZ
Obscure For A Reason - PDF
Obscure For A Reason - spreadsheet

Nudges are here.
The solution is here.

Ha! Let's hear it for late night delusions!

This was TERRIFIC and just struck the right chord for my frame of mind.

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Moat crossed! and the rest of the world didn't know what hit it

MOAT's crossed - thanks for the puzzle!

That was a trip, hahaha.

You must have had a bit of a fever when you did this one.
Challenging puzzle. Very enjoyable, though. Well done.

Crossed the moat and stormed the castle! Very clever meta!

Obscure, indeed! Not seeing a way across the moat yet….

UPDATE: MOAT CROSSED, stormed! I gave it another go and there it was! Thanks, Ben! Clever and not obscure!

Crossed the MOAT. That was fun!

Crossed! Stormed!

Tres bien!

I have crossed the MOAT but I am not sure how I managed to get here. I will need to do some research and reconnoitering before I attempt to storm the castle!

Château stormed, Nice one, Ben!

Got it. Thanks!

De-MOATed. Thanks for the fun puz, Ben! [Deserted Catskill castle/Obscure Vermont ]

Wow, this is just so weird. Maybe I need to also be trippin' to solve it...

Took a bit, but I am safely across the moat.

We're still a little way off the end of the first 24 hours, but I have a busy afternoon here in Oz. So here's the first batch of successful solvers who have managed to penetrate the intentional obscurity of this meta puzzle:

woozy
Schmeel
Mikey G
markhr
Cindy Heisler
Hector
Darth
Meg
lbray53
ChrisKochmanski
rjy
Ergcat
Bird Lives
boharr
DIS
BarbaraK
Tyrpmom
ChrisCross
MatthewL
Cindy Weatherman
Laura M
Darrell
Carolyn
Pair O Ducks

That's 24 to get us started!

Across the MOAT thank goodness. I'd have never forgiven myself!!! Very convoluted and a Ha Ha AHA!

I have figured out parts but not all. These kinds of clues are always my nemesis. Ask me about an “obscure” literature reference or a history factoid no one cares about, I’m your girl. THIS kind of obscure clue-phrasing, not so much. Will cheer the rest of you from the sidelines!

I think I dropped in for a fun one—nice job Ben!

A solver update before some early nudges!

DebbieC
Golem
DrTom
oldjudge
Mr Tex
Bbaack

That brings us up to 30!