Lost in Space

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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Cap'n Rick
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Lost in Space

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Ahoy Muggles!

Happy Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day! As many of you know, October is a beautiful month here in New England when the foliage becomes ablaze in color - kinda like that big old fireball in the intergalactic image above. While marveling at the scenery along our winding rural byways, one can truly become lost in the beauty of Nature's handiwork. And that brings us to today's meta - "Lost in Space" - which has absolutely nothing to do with New England, deciduous trees, fireballs, or even color. :D I'd like to thank @Abide, @Al Sisti, @boharr, @whimsy,@MarkWoychick, and @Joe Ross for testing and technical help.

The meta answer is a two-word title.

Lost In Space - Crosshare

Lost In Space - PUZ

Lost In Space - PDF

Lost In Space - spreadsheet


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I created this one a while ago, and I can't quite remember the testers' feedback. Let's call it Level 2 and see what happens. :D


Nudges are here.
Solution is here.

Good luck!
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I did this puzzle at my own space. (I don't just make up a pun like this on the spot - I have to planet.)

Another smooth one from Rick! (Level 2 is solid.) The couch is vacated, but it's 2:20 am, so I'm going back to bed anyway.

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Off the couch! Best @Cap'n Rick puzzle ever! :D
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MikeyG wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 3:20 am
Another smooth one from Rick! (Level 2 is solid.)
Thank you, @MikeyG for confirming the difficulty level and for sending me proof via a Zoom recording of your solve! Man, you are one fast solver!
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There's more space on the couch now... [Nice one, Cap'n!]
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OTC. I just followed my nose and there it was.
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :couch_and_lamp: OTC Another well-constructed and fun meta - thanks Cap'n!
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OTC, I liked how it came together!
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Couch free. Nice one, Cap’n!
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FOUND and OTC. I was stumped for a bit. Loved the mechanism and clues.
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OTC! Thanks for a nice start to the week Cap'n!
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Solved! Great metanism, Cap’n Rick!
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Off the couch! Fun metanism!
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Off the couch! Fun times. Thanks, Rick!
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OTC!
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When I come upon a Cap'n Rick puzzle, I check to see if my name shows up in the intro, simply because it helps reassure me that if I solved it once, I can solve it again! :lol:
And if I have difficulty while doing it a second time, I just chalk it up to the fact that he's obviously done some tweaking to it to make it even better. :P
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Took a little and some false starts but in the end the “Captainess” of the puzzle revealed itself.

Thanks Rick, another seaworthy beauty.
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Used to watch Lost in Space as a kid... brought back memories! But OTC, and quite fun and elegant, Cap'n!
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OTC. Really enjoyed this one. Cool meta.

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whimsy wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 5:04 pm Dearly departed ducks (OTC)
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