"Back to the Fold"

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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Al Sisti
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"Back to the Fold"

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Good morning Muggles!

This week’s meta is called “Back to the Fold,” and I’m giving it a week 2 difficulty rating. I got the idea from… well, that’s going to have wait until reveal time. At any rate, please submit your answer on Crosshare, or PM me your solution by 10 PM on Saturday, and as has become the custom, I’ll post a couple snapshots of a leaderboard during the week. Feel free to PM me for nudges, but try to stick with it for a couple days first. If nothing else, there’s always Nudge Wednesday.

One correct solver will be chosen at random and will receive an item of his/her choice from my swag bag (a Blarney Rebel Band CD, a Utica Club keepsake, or a $15 donation to a charity of your choice).

Back to the Fold crosshare

Back to the Fold PUZ

Back to the Fold PDF

Back to the Fold spreadsheet


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#2

Post by BarbaraK »

Couch is vacant; riddle is solved.

Nice one, Al!
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#3

Post by Meg »

OTC. That was fun! Thanks, Al.
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#4

Post by sharkicicles »

Thanks Al!
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#5

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Off the couch (tho Matt’s and Will’s still await). But very cool concept, Al, enjoyed it!
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#6

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Off the couch - thanks, Al - great puzzle
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#7

Post by jhseeman »

Was somehow able to get off the couch.

Really fun one Al. Thanks for the puzzle.
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#8

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🛋️🕺🏻
I can be found in Sheridan, NY, veejaying. (8)
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#9

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Off the couch. Really clever idea, Al. Thanks!
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#10

Post by MikeyG »

Very fun one - thanks!!
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#11

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Well THAT was fun - off the couch! I wondered when this was going to happen!
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#12

Post by michaelm »

Off the couch and back to the fold (ing of laundry).
Thanks, Al
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#13

Post by Qmark »

Loved it! Clever meta and wonderful construction...thanks Al!
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#14

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Off the couch. Such fun.
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#15

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Off that couchy thing! Thanks, Al!
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#16

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Couch vacated. Thanks, Al.
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#17

Post by Schmeel »

Off the couch - thanks!
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#18

Post by Bob cruise director »

Off the couch

Great meta and many great clues.
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#19

Post by hoover »

Off the futon bed and have reconfigured it back to a couch!
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#20

Post by Dplass »

Amazingly I got it. Thanks for the puzzle.
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