Don't Know Much About History

Formerly known as the “Sunday Summer Substitute”, editor Cap'n Rick now takes the helm for 'Smooth Sailing Sundays'. As The Commodores sang about Sunday morning, the SSS will focus on easier metas. SSS will also support smaller grids and will mentor new constructors on request. Puzzles released each Sunday around 8am Eastern. Nudges released same day at Noon Eastern. New constructors are welcome.
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hcbirker
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#21

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Sssolved. I did a typo in Crosshare and I thought I blew it. Resubmitted and it was correct!
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Sssolved! First timer, so thanks for a gentle intoduction, @Cap'n Rick !
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Great puzzle. My mom would always have the oldies station (104.3 WJMK) on in the car and I heard this song constantly! Still love it.
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SSSolved, and kicking myself for not ssseeing what was in plain sssight.
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Late ssstart, sssolved nnnudgelessly. Clever concept, Cap’n!
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Leaderboard

We're off to a hissstorical ssstart with 49 sssolvers!

Abide (TS)
Al Sisti (TS)
boharr (TS)
ajk (TS)
Laura M
hoover
Schmeel
Cindy Weatherman
Bob cruise director
Meg
Wendy Walker
markhr
Echser
dannyvee
Hector
Mr Tex
Carolyn
Chris Kochmanski
Pair O Ducks
Mwoychick
DCBilly
Darth
Sharkicicles
woozy
MatthewL
Cindy Heisler
KayW
BarbaraK
JM
GR
lbray53
whimsy
CPJohnson
ky-mike
rjy
Qmark
DIS
merlinnimue
hcbirker
Bird Lives
straffin
Tom Wilson
Dow Jones
michaelm
Katiedid
Berto
andeux
BrennerTJ
rjy

Please let me know if I've missed anyone!
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SSSolved.....Amazing puzzle.....thanks Capn.
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After spending too much time making it more complicated than it was meant to be, I finally got it. Thanks, @Cap'n Rick for a very nice puzzle! It was nice having a pleasant alternative whilst we await the delayed Gaffney.
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The title had me playing the old song of the same name in my head. That led me to wonder if 14A was put in for a reason!
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ship4u wrote: ↑Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:12 pm The title had me playing the old song of the same name in my head. That led me to wonder if 14A was put in for a reason!
I'm afraid I "don't know much about" that subject either, @ship4u. :lol:
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SSSolved without nudges but with LOTS of incorrect variations of the answer. Typical Cap'n meta with great fill, plenty of hidden nudges and a novel mechanism. Ummm good!
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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#32

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Leaderboard Update

Twelve more solvers bring our total to 61:

benchen71
jhseeman
Mnrgorr
ship4u
Jaclyn
DrTom
kurtalert
Rob
Mikey G
AxelPlays
Anita
Streroto

Edit: I missed @benchen71 earlier, and I'm adding a few more who've solved since this morning. Please let me know if I've missed anyone else!
Last edited by Cap'n Rick on Tue Nov 28, 2023 6:46 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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#33

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SSSolved! Very nice!
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Cap'n Rick wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:14 am Please let me know if I've missed anyone!
Me!
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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benchen71 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 6:15 pm
Cap'n Rick wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:14 am Please let me know if I've missed anyone!
Me!
Whoops! Sorry about that, @benchen71! I just added you and a few others to this morning's leaderboard.
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Leaderboard Update:

Three more solvers bring our total to 64:

Rufus T Firefly
Tyrpmom
HeadinHome

Based on some feedback I've received, I'm re-rating the difficulty to "ice-choked river" :D
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Sssolved with nudges, impressive puzzle!
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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Leaderboard Update

SamKat9 brings us to 65 sssolvers.

Don't miss tomorrow's "historic" reveal! :D
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I'm a little late getting around to this one, but wanted something to do after finishing the WSJCC earlier today. Solved without nudges. Thanks, Cap'n Rick!!
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Final Leaderboard

Hidden in 3D was our 66th and final sssolver.

Now for the "historic" reveal...!
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