"For Instance"

A weekly meta crossword created by members of the forum. Difficulty levels will vary. Hints are usually available starting Wednesday, and solutions are posted on Sunday.
Schmeel
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"For Instance"

#1

Post by Schmeel »

Good morning!

If, for instance, solving the MGWCC week four is proving to be time consuming and labor extensive (which it was for me), why not take a brief breather with another, perhaps more straightforward puzzle, for instance this week's MMM - 'For Instance'.

It's my fourth puzzle, cobbled together back in February when covid caught up with me and allowed me the time, but perhaps not the brains, to attempt constructing another puzzle. To me it seems that it rates as a week 1.5 on the MGWCC scale. But, as I've learned, you can't tell until you get feedback from solvers. So, get to it! Let me know what you think. Keep in mind that I'm in a different time zone, 7 hours ahead of EDT, so if you choose to PM I might respond at odd times. You can solve and comment on Crosshare as well.

The meta answer is an item on a list.

As always, thanks to Peter Abide the MMMaster, to Al Sisti – puzzle tester par excellence, and to Joe Ross - Excel wizard and technical mainstay.

I'll post a leaderboard throughout the week and nudges if necessary on Wednesday.

Good luck solving and I hope you enjoy.

-Shmuel

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#2

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Off the couch. Confirmed on Crosshare.
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#3

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Off the couch. Thanks for sharing your fun puzzle with us all!

Now back to fruitlessly staring at the MGWCC...
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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Post by Cinny »

Off the couch. Confirmed on Crosshare.

This made me feel a bit better since I am getting no where with the MGWCC!!

Thanks, Schmeel.
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#5

Post by Dplass »

Off the couch (meta wise, but not physically. I'm on staycation this week.)

Thanks for the puzzle!
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#6

Post by Cindy »

Solved
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#7

Post by Meg »

OTC. I love the instant gratification of Crosshare. Nice puzzle, Schmeel!
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#8

Post by michaelm »

Off the list of things to do: get off the couch.
Thanks, Schmeel!
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Post by ChrisKochmanski »

Couchless!
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At the risk of repetition, a nice antidote to the MGWCC to get off the couch… Thanks Schmeel!
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Post by Ergcat »

Off the couch! (Confirmed on crosshare!)
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#12

Post by Cap'n Rick »

Off the couch! Nice one, @Schmeel!
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#13

Post by whimsy »

Could be a "moo" point, but I am off the couch --

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Thanks, Schmeel -- Nice smooth fill on the grid, and I'd say, right on with the 1.5.
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#14

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Off the couch. Fun start to the week and a much-needed boost to my meta-solving (or not solving)!
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#15

Post by boharr »

Off the couch. Thanks as always, Schmeel
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#16

Post by DavyGravy »

Off the couch. Thank you Schmeel
If I’ve solved and you need a nudge, you can PM me. Happy to pay it forward. ;)
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#17

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What is crosshare?
If I’ve solved and you need a nudge, you can PM me. Happy to pay it forward. ;)
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#18

Post by Cap'n Rick »

DavyGravy wrote: Mon Aug 29, 2022 11:37 am What is crosshare?
"Crosshare is a free, ad-free, and open-source place to create, share and solve crossword puzzles."

@Schmeel's For Instance Crosshare link above takes you there. Crosshare's great because it provides a feature to check meta answers instantly.

Give it a try!
Ahoy! Check out my meta puzzles here! Check out "Smooth Sailing Sundays" here!
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#19

Post by oldjudge »

Nice job Schmeel! A welcome change from some other puzzles.
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#20

Post by hcbirker »

Off the couch! Enjoyed it! Thanks Schmeel!
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