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"Seconds, Anyone?"

· By Capn Rick · Published 2024-09-02T04:01:21.508Z

Meta Prompt
The meta answer is something you may ask for after you've finished.
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Leaderboard (updated hourly)

  • hoover solved 2024-09-02T05:23:41.243Z
  • rjy solved 2024-09-02T11:55:50.261Z
  • Berto solved 2024-09-02T13:08:55.184Z
  • Meg solved 2024-09-02T13:23:38.602Z
  • Darth solved 2024-09-02T13:49:03.166Z
  • Hector solved 2024-09-02T14:04:27.942Z
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  • DIS solved 2024-09-02T14:16:15.792Z
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  • ajk solved 2024-09-02T14:59:40.024Z
  • Bird Lives solved 2024-09-02T15:01:49.039Z
  • I K Snamhcok solved 2024-09-02T15:19:27.480Z
  • Carolyn solved 2024-09-02T15:24:53.449Z
  • markhr solved 2024-09-02T15:38:29.488Z
  • heidi solved 2024-09-02T16:02:41.889Z
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  • kymike solved 2024-09-02T17:01:06.366Z
  • JM solved 2024-09-02T17:03:44.536Z
  • Cindy Heisler solved 2024-09-02T17:10:50.072Z
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  • FrankieHeck solved 2024-09-02T17:56:03.641Z
  • Cindy Weatherman solved 2024-09-02T18:25:42.957Z
  • imontoo solved 2024-09-02T18:34:38.300Z
  • david solved 2024-09-02T18:40:56.462Z
  • Anita and Steve solved 2024-09-02T19:12:59.434Z
  • whimsy solved 2024-09-02T19:51:00.928Z
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  • Kulea solved 2024-09-05T04:28:13.689Z
  • Sendhil Revuluri solved 2024-09-05T04:52:37.423Z
  • Zimodo solved 2024-09-05T11:21:08.329Z
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  • chaddgar solved 2024-09-05T19:16:03.999Z
  • ken solved 2024-09-05T19:30:16.230Z
  • K7 solved 2024-09-05T19:41:40.776Z
  • anopheles solved 2024-09-05T20:24:42.076Z
  • eisense solved 2024-09-05T22:04:03.743Z
  • Ben Tarling solved 2024-09-06T01:48:48.147Z
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  • Botaku solved 2024-09-06T08:50:17.153Z
  • Sue Adams solved 2024-09-06T20:45:40.402Z
  • michaelm solved 2024-09-07T00:06:42.743Z
  • Meta World Peace solved 2024-09-07T19:49:37.753Z
  • Tyler Johnston solved 2024-09-08T04:37:45.324Z
  • Mikey G solved 2024-09-08T05:49:53.002Z
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  • hoover 2s · 2024-09-02T05:24:24.320Z
    Yay! Enjoy the holiday!
    • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-02T12:09:23.333Z
      Thank you, hoover. You too!
    • rjy 2s · 2024-09-02T11:56:10.001Z
      Clever, wow!
      • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-02T13:14:47.959Z
        Glad you enjoyed it, rjy!
      • Berto 2s · 2024-09-02T13:09:56.035Z
        I tried “opinion” first, and “second opinion” second lol. Fun and not Labor-ious at all!
        • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-02T13:17:55.907Z
          Thanks, Berto. I'm glad your first and "second" opinions were positive. 😄
        • Meg 2s · 2024-09-02T13:24:08.671Z
          Very nice!! Thanks, Capn Rick.
          • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-02T15:46:37.381Z
            Thank you for solving, Meg!
          • Hector 🤓9:12 · 2024-09-02T14:06:42.679Z
            Rodney Dangerfield: "My psychiatrist told me I was crazy and I said I want a second opinion. He said okay, you're ugly too." Nice meta!
            • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-02T14:22:28.152Z
              Good one, Hector! Glad you enjoyed it.
            • Darth 🤓8:30 · 2024-09-02T13:52:10.384Z
              My favorite type of metanism, which you know how to do best! Perfect construction, and a nice 24A! Thanks, Cap'n. :D
              • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-02T14:22:04.350Z
                Thanks, Darth. I like this type too, and I'm glad you experienced a nice 24A moment.
              • KayW 🤓6:06 · 2024-09-02T14:14:10.988Z
                No SECOND OPINION needed here - this meta is FIRST RATE! thanks Cap'n!
                • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-02T15:39:33.285Z
                  Thanks, Kay. Glad you liked it!
                • Bird Lives 3s · 2024-09-02T15:02:45.406Z
                  "You're ugly too." No, not you Cap'n. As you probably know, it's the punch line to an old, old joke.
                  • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-02T15:45:32.563Z
                    Ha! Yes, the one Hector mentioned earlier. I'll have to tie it into my reveal.
                  • ajk 🤓5:52 · 2024-09-02T15:00:56.657Z
                    easy breezy well executed fun. perfect holiday fare. Thanks :)
                    • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-02T15:39:51.962Z
                      Thanks, Alan. Enjoy the holiday!
                    • Carolyn 3s · 2024-09-02T15:44:20.708Z
                      Oops, jumped the gun but got it on the SECOND TRY. Thanks for the fun!
                      • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-02T16:56:43.782Z
                        Thank you for solving, Carolyn!
                      • kurtalert 🤓3:10 · 2024-09-02T16:09:40.568Z
                        A beauty! Saw "Second in Command" right away, and initially took that as- look for sidekicks and/or figure out secondary leadership positions for all organizations mentioned in the puzzle. Fortunately, I took a break before I did too much legwork on that, and the real metanism smacked me in the face right after coming back to it. Phew!
                        • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-02T16:58:20.371Z
                          Ha! Thanks, kurtalert! I'm glad you didn't fall too far into that rabbit hole, but you may have just given me an idea for another puzzle!
                        • Cindy Heisler 2s · 2024-09-02T17:13:28.875Z
                          Great Monday meta. Second to none! Thanks, Cap'n. Enjoy your day!
                          • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-02T18:14:26.037Z
                            Thanks, Cindy. Hope you enjoy the holiday too.
                          • lbray53 2s · 2024-09-02T17:49:13.964Z
                            I saw three COM’s symmetrically in the grid and spent a lot of time trying to us .com. Then I noticed the IN in each of those. Later got stuck on alternate clues pairing SECOND IN COMMAND with SGTS and SECOND OPTION with BESIDE.
                            It FINALLY dawned on me what to do.
                            Great puzzle. I appreciate your work.
                            • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-02T18:16:28.416Z
                              Thanks, lbray53. I wasn't aware of those other rabbit holes, but I'm glad you got there in the end.
                            • imontoo 3s · 2024-09-02T18:34:59.971Z
                              Nice one, Cap’n!
                              • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-02T19:15:09.446Z
                                Thank you, imontoo!
                              • Anita and Steve 2s · 2024-09-02T19:15:30.950Z
                                My favorite sort of meta. Happy Labor Day!
                                • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-02T20:35:21.079Z
                                  Thanks, Anita and Steve! Glad you liked it!
                                • MatthewL 🤓5:00 · 2024-09-02T20:29:22.015Z
                                  Finally got it. All it took was a, ahem, second look to see what was going on. Thanks for the holiday puzzle, Cap'n Rick!
                                  • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-02T22:13:27.438Z
                                    Thanks, Matthew! Yeah, sometimes it takes a "second" look to solve these metas.
                                  • DrTom 3s · 2024-09-03T21:56:41.624Z
                                    What a DOOFUS I am. I saw 5 SECONDS and immediately started looking for alternate answers (there are a few if you stretch). But I got nowhere of course, then I threw out a life line and was told "You missed two!". I had been on the right track at an earlier point, but OINON led nowhere but to tears (and I had to rearrange it to get those!). Typically super Cap'n puzzle, with a straightforward solution if you do not try to complicate it...which I did.
                                    Thanks Cap
                                    • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-04T02:15:27.157Z
                                      Thanks, DrTom. I noticed that you and a few other folks were having a little trouble with this one. I often go the alternate clues route, so I thought I'd change things up a bit.
                                    • HeadinHome 🤓1:39 · 2024-09-04T06:14:57.255Z
                                      TWO uses of the word “second” to get to the meta.. brilliant!
                                      • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-04T11:49:11.855Z
                                        Aw shucks. Thank you, Wendy!
                                      • Zimodo 9:41 · 2024-09-05T11:22:27.685Z
                                        i missed a couple theme entries and tried to submit ONION lmao
                                        • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-05T18:15:58.058Z
                                          Ha ha! Thx for solving, Zimodo. I suppose some folks might ask for an ONION after they've finished. :)
                                        • michaelm 🤓8:01 · 2024-09-07T00:20:14.986Z
                                          Friday Football Fun. Thanks as always Cap’n! Wondering if the several two word alliterative clues were meant as rabbit food given the puzzle title. And do rabbits like potato salad?
                                          • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-07T15:55:30.582Z
                                            Thanks, Mike. I wasn't aware of those alliterative "herring holes," but I'm glad you got past them. Will have to Google "rabbits and tater salad". 😀
                                          • Meta World Peace 3s · 2024-09-07T20:00:22.861Z
                                            Phew, for a minute there, I thought I might need a crash course in some second language where COTIWCI is a special treat...? ;) Bravo, Capn!
                                            • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-07T20:46:26.893Z
                                              Ha ha! Sometimes you have to watch out for that "second" step, MWP. It can be a doozy! 😄
                                            • Jessica 🤓13:05 · 2024-09-12T20:05:16.909Z
                                              Good puzzle. Thanks for the hints and solution.
                                              • Capn Rick constructor · 2024-09-12T21:13:58.722Z
                                                Glad you enjoyed it, Jessica!
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                                              Quick swim
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                                              Across
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                                                Quick swim
                                              2. 4A
                                                Strike callers
                                              3. 8A
                                                On the way
                                              4. 14A
                                                U-turn from WSW
                                              5. 15A
                                                Cape Canaveral org.
                                              6. 16A
                                                "All ___ Considered", NPR's news program
                                              7. 17A
                                                Mister Rogers' sweater type
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                                                Urges Fido to attack
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                                                Choice
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                                                Not marked up
                                              11. 23A
                                                "Rabbit Hole" actress Wiest
                                              12. 24A
                                                "Now I get it!"
                                              13. 25A
                                                Use a stopwatch
                                              14. 28A
                                                Certain Ivy Leaguer
                                              15. 29A
                                                Sault ___ Marie
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                                                Null and void
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                                                E-mail command
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                                                Words of confidence
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                                                Dental filling
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                                                Giving the orders
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                                                Cheer for a diva
                                              22. 44A
                                                Former Russian ruler
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                                                Some NCO's
                                              24. 49A
                                                Keepsake
                                              25. 51A
                                                "The Simpsons" neighbor
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                                                Bard's "before"
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                                                Renewable energy source
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                                                Center of activity
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                                                Major arteries
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                                                Downy ducks
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                                                "My ___ Vinny": 1992 comedy
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                                                Owner of the Star Wars franchise
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                                                2005 debut for Apple
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                                                Hang out
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                                                Arp's art
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                                                Butterfly catcher
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                                                Taxing subject
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                                                Checked out
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                                                "___ we having fun yet?"
                                              Down
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                                                Solves, in a way
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                                                Stacked up
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                                                Relate
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                                                Labor groups
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                                                Captivating
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                                                Free TV spot
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                                                Yemen's capital
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                                                MRI alternative
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                                                The Buckeye State
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                                                Props for stand-up comedians
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                                                Impart gradually
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                                                Doctors Without Borders, e.g.
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                                                "Family Feud" reruns channel, for short
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                                                Racket
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                                                With "The", classic 1934 whodunit featuring Nick and Nora Charles and Asta
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                                                "Mamma ___!"
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                                                Ice cream maker Joseph
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                                                Rainforest visit, perhaps
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                                                Sportscaster Scully
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                                                Began eagerly, as a project
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                                                Morning hrs.
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                                                A Bobbsey twin
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                                                617 in Boston
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                                                Mercedes competitor
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                                                Outdoor goods retailer
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                                                Suffering memory loss
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                                                Aces the test
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                                                Fitness guru
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                                                Reader's directive for additional information
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                                                "___ here!" ("Poltergeist" catchphrase)
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                                                Thingamajig
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                                                Springsteen's “Pink Cadillac”, e.g.
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                                                Operate
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                                                Consider
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                                                551, in old Rome
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                                                Charged particle
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                                                Fork over
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