"Resounding Success" by Alex Eaton-Salners #13

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"Resounding Success" by Alex Eaton-Salners #13

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Resounding Success by Alex Eaton-Salners

Attached is Crossword #13.

What multiple-choice word is hinted at by this puzzle?

Rules: Email xwords@optonline.net the word no later than noon (Eastern time) on Monday, April 3 (note the extra 18 hours to accommodate people attending the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament). Prize: [Lots of Fireball swag.]

About the Author: Alex Eaton-Salners enjoys playing modern boardgames. His favorite game designers include Antoine Bauza, Vlaada Chvátil, Reiner Knizia, and Wolfgang Kramer.

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Clever meta-chanism. One of the better Fireball contests I can recall of recent months.
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That was clever!
If you want help with a meta, feel free to PM me. The more specific you are about what you have and what you want, the more likely I can help without spoiling.

(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)
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Fireball contests scare me... but that wasn't bad at all! Great puzzle! =)
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I had nothing, and then BAM! Neat puzzle.
Check out my meta crossword writeups on Crossword Fiend: https://crosswordfiend.com/author/conrad/
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I really enjoyed this one! Easier grid than usual for a Fireball, I thought -- I only had to Google the crossing involving two pop singers/songs.
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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