Drink Recipe - February 2024

A monthly, music-themed meta crossword published at noon on the first Tuesday of every month. The puzzles increase in difficulty each month, and at year end there is a 13th puzzle (the "Mega-Meta") that invokes each of the 12 monthly puzzles. Currently available at https://pmxwords.com/, as well as through the Washington Post website here: MMMM at WaPo
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Amanda Hugginkiss
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#21

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That was a fun little click! I've been in such a slump lately, so it's nice to get one.
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#22

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Tina
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#23

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Wow I'm so annoyed...It took me forever to figure this out, wondering what obvious thing I'm missing...Then I finally get it today and it's a song I absolutely HATE!!! LOL ;) (I do hate this song, though. If I'm right, that is. I haven't submitted yet.)
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CromsFury
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#24

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You know that "thing" where you read the TITLE and PROMPT beFORE filling the grid and then you come-up with an answer justified by those two things but cannot immediately see how to arrive at that answer in through the grid?

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ALL I can see is MY answer but not how to get from A (which I see IN the grid) to Z (which has been in my head almost since the beginning.) I am either SERIOUSLY over-thinking this, or missing something VERY obvious.
:ugeek:

*edit*
I am throwing caution to the wind and submitting my answer.
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*edit-edit*
ON THE BOARD!!!
Last edited by CromsFury on Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:13 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Flectere si nequeo superos, Acheronta movebo. - Virgil
Quand on lit trop vite où trop doucement, on n'entend rien. - Pascal
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CromsFury
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#25

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Tina wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2024 2:18 pm Wow I'm so annoyed...It took me forever to figure this out, wondering what obvious thing I'm missing...Then I finally get it today and it's a song I absolutely HATE!!! LOL ;) (I do hate this song, though. If I'm right, that is. I haven't submitted yet.)
If I got this one wrong, I will have TWO songs to hate.
The correct answer and the one I just submitted. (*grumble*)
:ugeek:
Flectere si nequeo superos, Acheronta movebo. - Virgil
Quand on lit trop vite où trop doucement, on n'entend rien. - Pascal
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ky-mike
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#26

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Submitted. Waiting for leaderboard update (which seems to have a delay this afternoon)
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damefox
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#27

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CromsFury wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:48 pm
Tina wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2024 2:18 pm Wow I'm so annoyed...It took me forever to figure this out, wondering what obvious thing I'm missing...Then I finally get it today and it's a song I absolutely HATE!!! LOL ;) (I do hate this song, though. If I'm right, that is. I haven't submitted yet.)
If I got this one wrong, I will have TWO songs to hate.
The correct answer and the one I just submitted. (*grumble*)
:ugeek:
Fortunately I love this song because it's definitely going to be in my head for the next month. I swear I JUST got it OUT of my head!
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Dang. Grid done, and i see something that could lead me to three different songs. Only one has a thin tie-in with the title, so I'm not happy at all.

(I know, so which one of the seven dwarfs am I? Right now... Dopey)
If I'm around, I am willing to join the Muggle Zoom room at other times to lend a hand to those in need.
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ky-mike
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DBMiller wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:01 pm Dang. Grid done, and i see something that could lead me to three different songs. Only one has a thin tie-in with the title, so I'm not happy at all.

(I know, so which one of the seven dwarfs am I? Right now... Dopey)
When you see it, you will know.
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DBMiller
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#30

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You can call me Doc now. A song from the 70s popped into my head and I said to myself, "Of course!"
If I'm around, I am willing to join the Muggle Zoom room at other times to lend a hand to those in need.
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#31

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On the board. Was confounded for too long and got a nudge.
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#32

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I fear I am way over-thinking this. I have what I could believe is a good answer but something doesn't quite fit. This is month 2 right? New constructor(s) messing up my vibe!

Update: Just pulled the trigger and on the board! Still didn't love it as much as I usually do but no matter what Muller is always fun.
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BeaTea
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#33

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mattythewsjpuzzler wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:32 pm I fear I am way over-thinking this. I have what I could believe is a good answer but something doesn't quite fit. This is month 2 right? New constructor(s) messing up my vibe!
Feeling the same way. Will continue to stare at this, but a nudge might be needed. :?
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Spiffyjiff
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#34

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sigh. staring WAY too long at this. need a nudge. :( :( :(

edit: FINALLY, sheesh. :roll: and without a nudge! (despite how much I wanted one!)
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ky-mike wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:18 pm
When you see it, you will know.
I'm not sure everyone will. I did, but I've heard from some who knew the answer and had the reason exactly right in their notes but still didn't see it, so apparently there can be a bit of a blind spot around this one.

For those still working, remember that this is February, just a 1 point meta, so stick with what's obvious and resist the temptation to over-complicate it.

And speaking of MMMM, it looks like 15 people have already figured out the red herring!! Wow, count me impressed. I've got a spreadsheet, but nothing standing out yet.
If you want help with a meta, feel free to PM me. The more specific you are about what you have and what you want, the more likely I can help without spoiling.

(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)
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BeaTea
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#36

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Ok, I got it. I'm not totally sure if I have the right reason, but with the advice above helping me I'm thinking maybe I do. Looking forward to the write up on this.
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#37

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I have completed the puzzle, but I can't figure out how to get a toe hold into the meta. I'd love a nudge if anyone is handing one out?
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Cindy N
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#38

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Grid completed, less Googling than usual. And I see...something. Not exactly sure what yet, but...something.
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#39

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On the board. It took me a little while but finally got it.
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#40

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If someone needs a nudge, PM me what rabbit holes you're looking into, and I'll try to gently steer you on, or away, as needed
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