Pumping Iron

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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Darth
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Pumping Iron

#1

Post by Darth »

Happy New Year! If you're like me, you took time at the end of 2023 to review the year and set resolutions for 2024. Starting fresh with new goals felt empowering, but just one week in and we're already slipping, failing to follow through. Not surprising since statistically over 90% of New Year's resolutions are abandoned in the first few months.

Whether you want to quit a bad habit, complete an unfinished project, or get your body in shape with a new diet or gym routine, mindfulness and life balance are key factors for success.

Regardless of resolutions, good health is important to maintain. If you fail in some area, remember it's never too late to make a change. Be mindful, keep moving forward, and don't give up! That's good advice for meta solving, too. Good luck!

(Shout out to Peter @Abide and @MarkWoychick for their helpful advice and support and to @Joe Ross for his ongoing technical support. Thanks, guys!)

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SamKat9
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#2

Post by SamKat9 »

Off the couch, thanks Darth!
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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#3

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Off the couch! Nice one, Darth, fun morning challenge before, yes, exercising!
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#4

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OTC! Nice one, @Darth!
Ahoy! Check out my meta puzzles here! Check out "Smooth Sailing Sundays" here!
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#5

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OTC. Very nice, Darth!
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#6

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Time to get up off the couch. Thanks for a fun one.
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#7

Post by Ergcat »

OTC! Clever one, Darth!
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#8

Post by hoover »

OTC! That was enough of a workout that I think my brain is awake now!
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#9

Post by ky-mike »

OTC. Nice start to the week. Thanks.
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#10

Post by Schmeel »

Off the couch!
Thanks for the puzzle.
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#11

Post by woozy »

Awesome... Fun and clever. What a great theme for a meta.


I am so glad that the New year started yesterday and today is the second day of the new year so that with Pandora's Box and the MMM, I'm off and running with a great track record of meta solving and there was nothing and nowhere about metas and 2024 before yesterday. Two for Two this year!
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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#12

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My resolution is to get back on track with daily metas after travel-related slacking last week. :lol:
Mission accomplished so far. Fun stuff, thanks.
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#13

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OTC! Thanks Darth!
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#14

Post by Cinny »

Off the couch. Thanks, Darth!
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#15

Post by bhamren »

Nice one - thanks!
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#16

Post by lbray53 »

Off the couch! Fun.

Solved before completing the grid. Now to go back and complete the exercise!
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#17

Post by Jeremy Smith »

OTC. Nice metanism. Thanks, Darth!
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#18

Post by MatthewL »

Off the couch. Very clever. Thanks, Darth!
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#19

Post by Anita »

Off the couch. Cute!
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#20

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Off the Couch ,great way to start a Monday.
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