"Too Much" 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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"Too Much" 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? This puzzle is dedicated to the many outrageous costumes worn by Lady Gaga over the years. The answer to the meta is a 10 letter word.

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.

Too Much - Online Form
Too Much - PUZ
Too Much - PDF
Too Much - spreadsheet

Nudges are here.
The solution is here.

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Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:07 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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MOAT's crossed. I guess it wasn't 'too much' after all.
Thanks for the puzzle.
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Took Gaga’s lead and slipped into my MOAT dress to storm the castle… Enjoyed it, Ben!
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Meg
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Dragged that feisty goat across the drawbridge. I swear I heard a clicking sound in my brain. Nice puzzle, Ben.
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Crossed the MOAT...thanks Ben!
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Castle stormed. Fun one!
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Crossed! Stormed!

Fun!
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MatthewL
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Moat crossed, castle stormed, overindulged at the buffet. Thanks Ben!
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Crossed the moat and stormed the castle, but now I'm wondering what to wear.
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Crossed the moat! Thanks Ben!
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Fun stuff as always, thanks.
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MOAT crossed! I went totally "Gaga" over this mechanism. Thanks, Ben.
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :european_castle:
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Stormed the castle in style. (Or is it TOO MUCH?)

Well done, Ben. Thanks!
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Crossed the MOAT!
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Crossed the moat. Thanks, Ben!
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Crossed the MOAT! I'll stop here because I don't want to say too much...
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MOAT crossed. Fun and inventive.
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
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Got it.
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Moat crossed! Not too much, thankfully!
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At the end of the first 24 hours, here's where we stand:

Schmeel
Tom Wilson
rjy
Meg
Qmark
ChrisCross
Hector
DrTom
kymike
Pair O Ducks
I K Snamhcok
Alex Sisti
MatthewL
rayyandroid
Bird Lives
Jaclyn
Mr Tex
heidi
ajk
boharr
Capn Rick
Mikey G
kurtalert
woozy
Carolyn
Tyrpmom
MrTheHan
Laura M
KayW
hoover
DIS
markhr
PuzNewbie
Cindy Weatherman
ReB
CPJohnson
lbray53
Gutman
DebbieC
Berto
BarbaraK
Spid4567

Wow, 42 of you did not find this puzzle to be "too much"!
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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