"First Place" - February 18th, 2024

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"First Place" - February 18th, 2024

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After last week's behemoth and incredibly impressive meta, Will's back with something much more accessible.

Puzzle #97: First Place
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • The answer to this week's meta is a character from a famous movie franchise who could be a sixth theme entry.
  • As usual, no Googling here.
The deadline for this puzzle is 9:00am eastern time on Sunday, February 25, 2024.
-HB
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Nice one. Thanks, Will.
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:sauropod: Dino me!
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I'm quickly out of the Blocks! Fun one!
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🦖🦖🦕🦕🚞. That was fun!
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Dino me. Thanks for the puzzle.
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Always enjoyable, Will! Thanks!
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Fun as usual. Thanks. :)
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :sauropod: Nice one, Will. Thanks!
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Dino me! 🦕 Thanks, Will.
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DINO ME!

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Nice one! John Hurt (the musician, not the actor) would approve.
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Dino me!

I'll admit I actually did an internet search for famous movie franchises and couldn't believe that I didn't think of it on my own. It's been too long since I've seen the movies.
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Nice one Will! Always enjoy your puzzles!
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🦕🦕🦕 Thanks, Will!
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Quickest solve ever for us. Thanks!
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A definite relief from last week's labors. Thanks
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Hey,Will --
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with your puzzle!
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Liked this puzzle for its simplicity and smooth fill… unlike some others this weekend! ( :
The other Wendy. :roll:
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Dino me!
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