88. On That Note

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88. On That Note

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PDF and PUZ

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I took a catnap instead.

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Puzzle #81 winners: @kurtalert and @adamsimonlevine
Puzzle #82 winners: @Carolyn and @hoover
Puzzle #83 winners: @Alvibu67 and Darrell

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Puzzle #87 answer: GETTYSBURG ADDRESS

Correct entries: 71

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@BrennerTJ's graphics leave me speechless!

Explanation: The four silly themers conceal SCORE, and the central spanner references a year SEVEN years ago from date of publication (although, if you're solving this in 2025 or beyond for some reason, that year does have a SEVEN hidden within!). These signal the famed "Four score and seven years ago" opener (and that is 4 x 20 + 7 = 87 years, a numeric tie-in!) from Lincoln's GETTYSBURG ADDRESS. Note Abe's full name around the grid also!

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Winter Solvestice lasts until the end of this month, and it's fitting we're wrapping it up, since hopefully, it's all warmer weather from here on out - although around the region, you never can tell!

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88. On That Note

The answer to the meta is what crosswords might be for you.

Deadline is Saturday, March 23 at 1 pm ET.

Good luck, and may all your solves be beautiful!

Mikey G
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Solve my latest "Pun of a Kind" Meta!: 92. It's a Breeze
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Didn't realize there was a puzzle today (I thought we were going bi-weekly) so I only saw it when I checked my email, but quick and happy solve. Not complaining though--thanks Mikey!
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oldjudge wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:26 pm Didn't realize there was a puzzle today (I thought we were going bi-weekly) so I only saw it when I checked my email, but quick and happy solve. Not complaining though--thanks Mikey!
Back to biweekly in April! So this one, 3/23, 3/30, and then 4/13, 4/27, etc. 😀

Thanks for solving! Sending good wishes to your Yankees!
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Nice one! Thanks, Mikey.
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Gneiss!

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Nice to get something in my wheelhouse. So not basketball. Thanks, Mikey.
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Nice to have one this week I didn't have to struggle with. Thanks, Mikey!
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: Fantastic meta and puzzle Mikey - thanks!
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On that note....
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I got it! Just had to be nudged to think harder. Thanks, Mikey!
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Got that after some fiddling with it… really fun one! Mikey cranking these out like it’s his JOB. (Mikey, it’s your job!). Thanks.
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I know exactly what the mechanism has to be. I just don't understand why MikeyG doesn't.

Actually I'm kind of serious. I'm going to have to consol with someone how to resolve one error.

Edit: oh. Now I get it. Nothing to do with fish. I just assumed with the cats....
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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Solved after google told me I was doing it wrong. :lol:
Fun stuff, thanks.
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Solved, with a lovely aha moment to boot! :D
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Very nice. Thanks for the puzzle, Mikey!
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Take that...and thaaat! [Well done, MikeyG]
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Bravo! I deed.

It took me awhile to get it after I got it.
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Fabulous cluing, elegant construction with a nice aha… Mikey’s been on a roll!
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Solved! Thanks for the puzzle!
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Great "aha", Mikey! Thanks!
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