"Catch-11" by ajk

Formerly known as the “Sunday Summer Substitute”, editor Cap'n Rick now takes the helm for 'Smooth Sailing Sundays'. As The Commodores sang about Sunday morning, the SSS will focus on easier metas. SSS will also support smaller grids and will mentor new constructors on request. Puzzles released each Sunday around 8am Eastern. Nudges released same day at Noon Eastern. New constructors are welcome.
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"Catch-11" by ajk

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Happy Sunday. :)

No fancy preamble here (and no pesky asterisks), just thanks to @Abide and @Wendy Walker for test solving, and for some suggestions to dilute a few of the hard clues. :lol:
And of course thanks to @Joe Ross for tech support.

The meta answer is a two-word phrase.

Catch 11 crosshare

Catch 11 PUZ

Catch 11 PDF

Catch 11 spreadsheet


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Nudges later today, if needed. And I am of course always available via PM for additional help. Reveal on Saturday.

Hope you enjoy!
cheers,
Alan
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SSSolved! This puzzle has a lovely AHA moment. Thanks, Alan! :D
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SSSolved. Fun puzzle.
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Solved and awaiting confirmation but I am 110% sure

great meta

To @Abide , @Wendy Walker, @ajk and the other constructors for the SSS, now that we are into September, are we going to continue with something like:

AAA - Autumn Additional somethings that begin with A

or

FFF - Fall Festival somethings that begins with F
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Awaiting SSSure confirmation
Lots of fun with this grid and meta.

Can you catch all 11 red peonies here?
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Buckeye Belle and Chocolate Soldier in June
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Sssolved on a lazy Sssunday morning.
Almost got myself in a 12-down and feared I was missing a step, but ironically I’d messed up 26-across lol.
Thanks Alan!
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SSSolved!

Beauty! Thanks, Alan, for this Sunday morning delight!
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SSSolved. Thanks for the Sunday challenge.
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Sssolved. Thanks for a lovely challenge, Alan!
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SSSolved. Clever and a lot of fun. Thanks, Alan.
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Sssolved! Fun puzzle. Thanks, Alan!
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SSSolved! This would make a good teaching meta.
I don't have anything clever to say, but if I did, it would go here.
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :snake: SSSolved. Fun one!
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Sssolved. Fun and well constructed.
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Sssolved! Fun aha after chasing rabbits a bit there… thanks, Alan!
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Thankfully this seems to be playing as breezily as intended, but just in case here are the promised nudges:

Do some of the clues seem a little off?

The title is both an example and an instruction

Exactly eleven clues have numbers

OK, but the first letter of those entries don't spell anything, and having to anagram is frowned upon

How might you figure out the correct sequence?
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SSSolved, no nudges required - very fun puzzle, @ajk - thank you!
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Sssolved pre nudges - thanks for the puzzle!
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Ssssnake eyes!

Thanks, Alan -- Cool puzzle!
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SSSolved without nudges. Good one Alan! Enjoyed it!
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