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It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 7:10 am
by Darth
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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Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 7:36 am
by Ergcat
Off the couch! Think I’ll get a treat now! Great debut! Thanks, Darth!

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 7:51 am
by Cap'n Rick
Excellent debut, @Darth! Welcome to the constructor club! :D

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:11 am
by Darth
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.

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:19 am
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.

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:23 am
by benchen71
Off the couch! Excellent debut!! The force is strong with this one!!!

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:29 am
by Cinny
Off the couch! Nice way to start my week. Great debut!! Congratulations!

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:19 am
by Meg
OTC. That's my favorite treat too!

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:27 am
by boharr
OTC. Thank you for a fun puzzle.

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:45 am
by rjy
Stare, stare, stare, red herring, stare, another red herring, stare, stare, stare… OOF!! OTC… Well done, Darth!

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:56 am
by ChrisKochmanski
OTC … and into the kitchen for a treat!

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

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:19 am
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:

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:39 am
by michaelm
OTC.
It's our treat as well.
Thanks Darth!

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:30 am
by Dave C
OTC. Nice treat.

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:46 am
by dudeski
OTC. Great job, Darth.
Nice how you squeezed in 39A

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:46 am
by ajk
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!

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:51 am
by lbray53
Off the couch! Fun. Nice debut.

And now the earworm - "Easy on Monday Morning"

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 1:04 pm
by hcbirker
What a fun puzzle! Welcome to the constructor group Darth! Lovely debut!

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 1:05 pm
by jhseeman
OTC....and finally broke my streak of getting stuck in a rabbit hole.

Great first puzzle Darth. Thanks.

Re: It's My Treat!

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:08 pm
by ImOnToo
Off the couch with a tip of the hat for a very nice debut meta! 🎩