MGWCC #808 — "Follow the Instructions" by Ben Chenoweth
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Brainbow
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Katiedid
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Beamed up now, #64. Solo solve. That was fun.
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ChrisKochmanski
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MajordomoTom
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very helpful discussion today, beamed and beaming and bemused
"Lots of planets have a North", the Ninth Doctor.
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HunterX
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Awaiting transporter...
Thanks @benchen71!
Thanks @benchen71!
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SamKat9
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Beamed at 65! Great puzzle, Ben!
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!
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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benchen71
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Thanks for the great feedback, everyone! I woke up to find that Matt had selected one of the five puzzles I sent him. I had no idea which one he was going to select, if at all. And to find he also decided to make it a "downs only / no instructions" puzzle - wow!
And congrats to @MikeyG for being "1 Across"! I guess doing all those MOATs and thereby being somewhat familiar with my puzzling style paid off!
And congrats to @MikeyG for being "1 Across"! I guess doing all those MOATs and thereby being somewhat familiar with my puzzling style paid off!
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! 
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hcbirker
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Emailed Matt with my answer. I believe it's a 100% er.
Heidi
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oldjudge
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Great job, Ben! Way to step in for the big guy.
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SamKat9
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I was secretly hoping for a drum machine reference due to the puzzle number. Perhaps 58-Down used an 808? 
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!
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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SJMcK
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Got there with an assist from BarbaraK. Just needed to be pointed in the right direction
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Meg
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Nice puzzle, Ben. In Australia, is the movie "Elf" on TV 24/7 for 6 weeks before Christmas? Just curious.
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benchen71
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It does come up quite often, yes!
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!
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lbray53
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We have this same ensemble. It bas been the favorite toy of all five of our granddaughters. Every one of them has worn the sunglasses upside down!
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
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lbray53
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Beamed aboard at 149. Toughest part was finding the place to submit.
One of my favorite puzzles from Ben.
One of my favorite puzzles from Ben.
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
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DrTom
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For you maybe, I'm still looking for the second step ( I THINK I have the first)
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
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Berto
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Solved awaiting beam…
EDIT in at #143
I’ll take it for a late start on a week 4, even if you went a little easier on us
EDIT in at #143
I’ll take it for a late start on a week 4, even if you went a little easier on us
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benchen71
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Awaiting the beam... [I don't want to lose my solver streak! ]
... and I'm beamed at #160. If you solved after me, minus 1 from your number to get your true position!
]... and I'm beamed at #160. If you solved after me, minus 1 from your number to get your true position!
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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!