78. Level One

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78. Level One

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The best part of waking up...is going back to bed! (Sorry, Folgers.)

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Hello hello! Happy 2024!

Now awaits my toughest time of the year: the holidays are over, and baseball doesn't start until March, so what better way to spend your time than curl up with a cat and some crosswords? Ideally, I'll use this time to make some metas too, so we're introducing the:

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I just like making graphics, haha. Basically, it's a puzzle each Saturday until springtime comes! I'll try to make the typical levels in play, but we'll see what happens. You know the resolution, though: at least one Level 1 or Level 2 meta a month!

Also, it's time to put #76 and #77 to bed, so I'll post their solutions in the appropriate thread. Onward!

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78. Level One

The answer to the meta is how you might describe a Level 1 puzzle.

Deadline is Saturday, January 13 at 1 pm ET.

Good luck, and may all your solves be beautiful!

Mikey G
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A fun solve for me and I love your groans clues!
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Solved! And....great news! Every Saturday!
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Clues are alway great. Thanks, Mikey.
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :point_right: Fun! Enjoyed the clues and meta as always. And relieved to see I can still solve SOME level one metas :lol:
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Thanks for a level one puzzle to start the year off!
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Fun puzzle with the punny clues I expect. Thanks Mikey!
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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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Level One, maybe, but beyond --
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Fun! Thanks, Mikey!
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In re: “Level One” …

Gneiss!
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Solved! Good one!!
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Ready Player One.
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Thanks, Mikey. A true Level One.
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So fun! And different! Thanks for the challenge. Felt more like a level three, until it didn’t. ( :
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Really fun! Looking forward to a weekly dose of puns!
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Fun one, Mikey!
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Okay, this one broke my perfect record for the year... both in getting the meta and the grid.

Fun puzzle.
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Finally a genuine Level 1 after hitting a wall on this week's MGWCC. Enjoyed it. And of course, a tasty selection of your puns.Thanks.
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Fun puzzle, Mikey. Thanks!
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Always a treat, Mikey, enjoyed it!
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Another great "groaner" by Mikey G, and I think I solved my first Muggles Meta EVER! (Yay me!)

So I went to the Crosshare website and submitted my meta-answer, and if I win something, I'll be sure to put it in my trophy case alongside my other awards such as "Most Gracious Loser" and "Best of the Worst" plaques!
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