"Down Under" 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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#21

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Got it before the spoilers, in the middle of the night (just thought of the words, then backsolved). This was a treat!
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I have never heard the song. Even after looking at the lyrics, it took me a while to cross the moat. Thanks, Ben!
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#23

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Here's a solver update for you:

HeadinHome
riotblob
Carolyn
Dow Jones
Cindy Heisler
CPJohnson

That's 51. That might be it for updates until Monday morning Australia time, right before the answer reveal.

However, keep a lookout for a surprise bonus MOAT coming in just a few hours time... ;-)
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#24

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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :european_castle: Finally nudged across the moat. Good on ya, Ben!
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#25

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Final solver update:

KayW
Sharkicicles
kurtalert

for a total of 54.
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#26

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Here's the solution to "Down Under":

Down Under (solution).png

There's really nothing more to add, so here's the music video!

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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