It's My Treat!

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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Darth
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It's My Treat!

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I'm always surprised to find Halloween candy on the store shelves in early August, right there next to back-to-school supplies. I don't
know why we can't just enjoy summer a little longer before rushing into fall festivities. That said, this puzzle has nothing to do with "trick or treat" candy, but about a special treat that I personally enjoy ALL year round!

Special thanks goes to Peter @Abide for his editing advice, support and encouragement and to @Joe Ross for technical help.

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#2

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Off the couch! Think I’ll get a treat now! Great debut! Thanks, Darth!
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#3

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Excellent debut, @Darth! Welcome to the constructor club! :D
Ahoy! Check out my meta puzzles here! Check out "Smooth Sailing Sundays" here!
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Darth
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#4

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Cap'n Rick wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2023 7:51 am Excellent debut, @Darth! Welcome to the constructor club! :D
Thanks, @Cap'n Rick! It's an honor to be here.
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#5

Post by Bird Lives »

Great start as a constructor. Also a great way for solvers to start the week. I'm looking forward to the next one.
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#6

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Off the couch! Excellent debut!! The force is strong with this one!!!
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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#7

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Off the couch! Nice way to start my week. Great debut!! Congratulations!
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Meg
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#8

Post by Meg »

OTC. That's my favorite treat too!
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#9

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OTC. Thank you for a fun puzzle.
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#10

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Stare, stare, stare, red herring, stare, another red herring, stare, stare, stare… OOF!! OTC… Well done, Darth!
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#11

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OTC … and into the kitchen for a treat!

Loved this puzzle almost as much as the delectability it evokes. Good one, Darth!
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#12

Post by SamKat9 »

OTC, and I enjoyed the puzzle! While I'd love to have this treat, I'll have to settle for some fruit and cheese for now :lol:
Shannon 🐱
PS: If you want help with a meta, PM what you have so I can help without spoiling too much. I've received lots of help in the beginning and I love to pay it forward!
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#13

Post by michaelm »

OTC.
It's our treat as well.
Thanks Darth!
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#14

Post by Dave C »

OTC. Nice treat.
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#15

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OTC. Great job, Darth.
Nice how you squeezed in 39A
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rjy wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:45 am Stare, stare, stare, red herring, stare, another red herring, stare, stare, stare… OOF!! OTC… Well done, Darth!
Pretty much exactly my path. :lol:

Congrats on the very fun debut!
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#17

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Off the couch! Fun. Nice debut.

And now the earworm - "Easy on Monday Morning"
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#18

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What a fun puzzle! Welcome to the constructor group Darth! Lovely debut!
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#19

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OTC....and finally broke my streak of getting stuck in a rabbit hole.

Great first puzzle Darth. Thanks.
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#20

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Off the couch with a tip of the hat for a very nice debut meta! 🎩
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