"Idiomatic" 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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"Idiomatic" 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? If you can complete the grid, and I've tried to make that as straight-forward as possible, I think you will find this meta on the easy side. The answer to the meta is a three 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.

Idiomatic - Online Form
Idiomatic - PUZ
Idiomatic - PDF
Idiomatic - spreadsheet

Nudges are here.
The solution is here.

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Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Jun 11, 2023 7:05 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Grid was indeed tricky in spots, but only had one square that was pure guess (a few others that I had to fix upon being told they were wrong). Meta was fun and breezy though. Good stuff, thanks.
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Moat crossed!
Fun one Ben
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This week I actually "stormed" the castle!!
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MOAT crossed. Fun one.
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Got it.
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Leapt over the Moat. Fun one,

Thanks Ben.
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Moat successfully conquered! Thanks Ben.
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Crossed and stormed… really enjoyed this one, Ben!
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MOAT crossed! Fun one, Ben.
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Moat's crossed.
Thanks for the puzzle!
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Loved the groan-inducing puns. An enjoyable morning solve.
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Moat crossed, castle stormed. Thanks for the puzzle, Ben!
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Moat crossed! Fun one! Thanks, Ben!
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Crossed the moat! I agree, southeast corner of the grid was a little tricky, but the meta was straightforward.
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No surprise but these guys managed to get through the moat fairly easily. :D
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Thanks for a fun puzzle, Ben!
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Crossed the moat; thanks, Ben!
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Moat crossed! Fun one Ben!
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Crossed the MOAT...[can't write the rest of what I wanted to say]
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :european_castle: Crossed the MOAT. Fun one, thanks Ben!
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