"Bright Rite" by benchen71

Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? A weekly meta crossword constructed by forum member Ben (aka benchen71). These metas range from relatively easy to more challenging, depending on how many Australianisms he puts in them! Puzzles are posted in a new thread every Tuesday, with nudges appearing on Saturdays, and the solution coming out on Mondays. (At least, that's the plan. Given he lives in Australia, and they are so far ahead of the US time-zone-wise, things may get posted early!)
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"Bright Rite" by benchen71

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Post by benchen71 »

Welcome to...

benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)

Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? 'Tis the season! The answer to the meta is a current event.

The easiest way to submit is on Crosshare (and you get instant feedback and unlimited attempts!) But you can also PM me with your submission. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.

Please consider supporting Crosshare. I wouldn't be constructing crosswords without this site!

Bright Rite - Crosshare
Bright Rite - PUZ
Bright Rite - PDF
Bright Rite - spreadsheet

Nudges are here.
The solution is here.

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Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Dec 17, 2023 4:23 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Crossed the MOAT, thanks for the puzzle!
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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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Post by markhr »

Moat is crossed. Good one!
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Moat crossed, castle stormed… fun late night solve, Ben, thanks for the puzzle!
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Quickly saw the information I needed and, after a couple of false starts, I crossed the moat and stormed the castle. Soooo easy to risk a spoiler on this one! Thanks, Ben!
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Moat crossed, narrowly avoiding the rotten fruit n veg being thrown 35d in response to my first submission.
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Moat drained. Thanks.
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Post by Cinny »

It seems like the first time in weeks that I actually "stormed" the castle! Thanks, Ben.
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Nice! Thanks, Ben!
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :european_castle: Crossed the moat - nice one!
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Over the moat with a cartful of cottage pies. Nice one, Ben.
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Post by ChrisKochmanski »

Crossed! Stormed!
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Post by ky-mike »

Moat crossed. Thanks for the fun meta.
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Post by MatthewL »

Moat crossed, castle stormed, event attended. Thanks for the puzzle, Ben!
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Crossed! I learned some new stuff with this one. Thanks!
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Crossed the moat in style -
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Thanks, Ben!
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Post by Ergcat »

Crossed the moat! Good one!
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Post by hoover »

It took me a few tries to get the right incantation, but I've crossed the MOAT!
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Post by woozy »

So very cute.
Funny story. I was all set to enter Par for the course for the CrossHare midi contest for April but I mistakenly thought midi meant 7x 7 and not 11 x 11. Oops. Well.... Here's a complex but **small** meta on the subject of golf.
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Solved but fearful I may have missed some nuance. :)

ETA: Ah, there it is. Nicely done.
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