"First World Problems" 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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Ah just figured it out, thanks for a great cross
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Yay, some more solvers, bringing us up to 34:

LindaPRmaven
Adam Simon Levine
Qmark
Bbaack
MatthewL
moron

Nudges 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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benchen71 wrote: ↑Thu May 25, 2023 3:16 am Yay, some more solvers, bringing us up to 34:

LindaPRmaven
Adam Simon Levine
Qmark
Bbaack
MatthewL
moron

Nudges tomorrow morning, Australia-time...
That is a shame, this is a great puzzle and deserves way more solvers!
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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No more solvers! Let's see if these nudges, in order of blatancy, will shake any more loose:

1. There are no additional hints in the grid, just 6 asterisked entries.

2. The puzzle title is your only instruction.

3. Preface each asterisked entry with the word WORLD. But you will also need another word (which will vary) to follow each grid entry. Working out what these words are are your "first world problems".

4. There are some additional grid entries that come into it at this point.

5. You will know you're on the right track because the first word of the clues for these additional grid entries will confirm your choice.
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Needed the nudges, but I’ve crossed the moat!
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Crossed the moat with the help of the first three nudges. Answer indeed is a real problem.
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Moat crossed with the help of your first three nudges. Thanks for the great puzzle!
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Nudged across the moat. Excellent construction, Ben !!
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Needed the nudges, but I'm finally across the MOAT! Well done, Ben!
Ahoy! Check out my meta puzzles here! Check out "Smooth Sailing Sundays" here!
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It's time for the answer reveal. But first, the last solver update:

Mr Tex
CPJohnson
ReB
Spid4567
PuzNewbie
rayyandroid
Sharkicicles
MrTheHan
Dow Jones
Capn Rick
SJ

That's a total of 45. Answer reveal momentarily...
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Here's the solution to "First World Problems":

First World Problems (solution).png

There's a fun end-of-month challenge coming your way tomorrow! Emphasis on the word "fun'!
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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