"Idiomatic" 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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Dow Jones
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Across the moat !! Thanks for the entertainment, Ben.
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MOAT crossed...thanks Ben!
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Nearing the end of the first 24 hours, and we have a starting solver group numbering 51!

SeamusOL
Tom Wilson
ajk
Hector
jbird
Berto
Cindy Heisler
lbray53
boharr
Meg
JM
Alex Sisti
Gutman
JHSeeman
Kent
kymike
rjy
Pair O Ducks
Capn Rick
KayW
LindaPRmaven
Schmeel
MatthewL
Tyrpmom
woozy
MrTheHan
Ergcat
DebbieC
kurtalert
Carolyn
HeadinHome
frostyjhammer
hoover
Laura M
hhg
whimsy
Cindy Weatherman
merlinnimue
ChrisKochmanski
CPJohnson
Bird Lives
ReB
heidi
Mr Tex
spikeydlux
SJMcK
markhr
Dow Jones
Golem
Qmark
Pete Greenfield
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MOAT crossed and enjoyed immensely!
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
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Fun one! Thanks, Ben!
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Moat crossed! Fun one!
Konnie
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Here we are near the end of another 24 hours, and we welcome the following successful solvers to the castle!

BarbaraK
rayyandroid
DrTom
Sharkicicles
Bbaack
Jaclyn
Johnny Luau
Jeremy Smith
imontoo
Darrell
DIS
Spid4567

That brings us to 63. Nudges will be along tomorrow morning, Australia time.
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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Just two more solvers, bringing us up to 65:

Mikey G
maturin

Let's see if nudges shake any more loose...
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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Nudges, in order of increasing blatancy:

1. There are some idioms in the grid!

2. I'm sure you noticed that these entries are not long enough to fit in the entire idiom. So complete them!

3. And then do a similar thing to what you found. (I told you this was an easy meta!)
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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DeMOATed!
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Across the moat - no nudges needed, just catching up on this week's puzzles! Thanks, Ben - enjoyable meta!
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Here's the final batch of 6 solvers, bringing us to 69:

Alex R
kamashdad
Darth
Rufus T Firefly
edestlin
Julie bookworm

Answer reveal is imminent...
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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#33

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Here's the solution to "Idiomatic":

Idiomatic (solution).png

Nice (dare I say "easy") start to another fun month of metas! Slightly more challenging MOAT coming your way on Tuesday! :D
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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