"Part Company" 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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"Part Company" 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? Time for another end-of-month challenge! Hold onto your hats as you jump into this grid and meta, the answer to which is a seven-letter, two-word phrase.

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.

Part Company - Online Form
Part Company - PUZ
Part Company - PDF
Part Company - spreadsheet

Nudges are here.
The solution is here.

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47D made me feel so old...
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Dplass wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 7:32 am 47D made me feel so old...
It made YOU feel old. Eight-track didn’t fit!
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
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Crossed the MOAT! Two of the first three things I tried worked in combination. I saw the way while trying a fourth thing.
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
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DeMOATed. :? Castle exterminated. Thanks, Ben!
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The castle baker has been baking this morning and the aroma is delightful. Nice construction, Ben.
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Got it.
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Crossed! Stormed!
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Crossed and stormed!
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lbray53 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 8:19 am
Dplass wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 7:32 am 47D made me feel so old...
It made YOU feel old. Eight-track didn’t fit!
I wanted it to be Sleeve for the old LPs -- now that is old!!

Moat crossed. Thanks, Ben!
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Geez, you youngsters! I'm nervous about what climate change will do to my wax cylinder collection

But moat traversed after getting steered clear of an energy-sucking rabbit hole. Clever, thanks Ben!
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Crossed the moat and am now in good company. Or is it "a good company"?
Cute puzzle.
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I solved this puzzle in part, then in whole! The MOAT is stormed!
Less cross words, more crosswords.

Solve my latest "Pun of a Kind" Meta!: 91. You'll Turn It Around
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Cinny wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 11:04 am
lbray53 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 8:19 am
Dplass wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 7:32 am 47D made me feel so old...
It made YOU feel old. Eight-track didn’t fit!
I wanted it to be Sleeve for the old LPs -- now that is old!!

Moat crossed. Thanks, Ben!
Same (sleeve).
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Moat crossed, castle stormed. Thanks Ben!
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :european_castle:

This geezer from the SLEEVE camp managed to dodder across the moat. Very clever, Ben. Thanks!
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Crossed the moat!
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Had it 99% done this morning without realizing it. Took another look just now and saw it. Fun stuff, thanks. :)
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We're nearing the end of the first 24 hours, so here's the first batch of successful solvers!

Hector
SeamusOL
woozy
Alex Sisti
markhr
Tom Wilson
Meg
lbray53
Darth
ChrisKochmanski
boharr
Ergcat
StephieG19
Cindy Heisler
Tyrpmom
Bird Lives
Laura M
oldjudge
rjy
ChrisCross
BarbaraK
Pair O Ducks
DIS
Mikey G
Gutman
Sharkicicles
MatthewL
Carolyn
Bbaack
KayW
heidi
ajk
rvkal
Mr Tex

34 to get us started!
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta! :shock:
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And another MOAT crosser here just after the first roll call, as often is the case. Nice construction.
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