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Lone Noel

· By Mikey G · Published 4 months ago

Meta Prompt
[Level 1] The answer to the meta is a 6-letter word.
The "Level 1" refers to the meta but, as always, the grid might be a little crunchy in places. Good luck, merry Christmas, and happy holidays!
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  • I K Snamhcok 🤓7:21 · 4 months ago
    Meli Kalikimaka! (Hope I spelled that right, Mikey. I’m not actually in Hawaii. Michigan, rather. But just heard the Andrews Sisters sing it on the Holiday channel.)
    • Bbaack 🤓9:43 · 4 months ago
      That was fun! Thanks, and Merry Christmas!
      • KayW 🤓6:28 · 4 months ago
        Took me a minute, but very clever. Amazing how many laughs you can pack into such a tiny grid. Thanks Mikey!
        • boharr 3s · 4 months ago
          Merry merry, Mikey
          • Carolyn 4s · 4 months ago
            Very nice ! Thanks and Merry Christmas 🎄
            • benchen71 10:47 · 4 months ago
              Nice one! Merry Christmas, Mikey.
              • Laura M 🤓7:49 · 4 months ago
                Thanks, that was fun! Happy holidays to you!
                • Joe 🤓5:01 · 4 months ago
                  Thanks, Mikey!
                  • whimsy 10:54 · 4 months ago
                    Wonderful little holiday in a box! My only issue was that I kept trying to enter Cupid (the reindeer) for 9D
                    9DFifth of eight[---]
                    Fifth of eight! :)
                    • Mikey G constructor · 4 months ago
                      Oh, I didn't even think of that! Cute!
                    • woozy 🤓11:25 · 4 months ago
                      Fun.
                      • kymike 11s · 4 months ago
                        Thanks Mikey. Merry Christmas!
                        • Rufus T Firefly 4s · 4 months ago
                          Mele Kalikimaka, in the land of the tall palm trees...
                          • hoover 3s · 4 months ago
                            Merry merry from Houston, where our 80+ degree weather is almost over.
                            • Mikey G constructor · 4 months ago
                              Please stop lol
                            • Cindy Heisler 2s · 4 months ago
                              Late start on this. Enjoyed it -- especially your clues. Always love your clues!! I do have a question? Is that Ginger Cat on the tree? How did you get her to stay up there? Merry Christmas, Mikey!
                              • Mikey G constructor · 4 months ago
                                That is not her, though it certainly could be! I think she stays up on her own accord. 🤣
                                Merry Christmas!
                              • Abide 12:22 · 4 months ago
                                So Ginger Cat must be your tame Team Meta mate...
                                • Mikey G constructor · 4 months ago
                                  As long as she gets the meat!
                                  • frostyjhammer 🤓5:55 · 4 months ago
                                    she is tame, right?
                                    • hoover 3s · 3 months ago
                                      So hang on, you're on Team Ginger? I had you pegged for Team Mary Ann for sure.
                                  • Josh S 🤓36s · 3 months ago
                                    What a fun start to the morning! Well done Mike - I've largely avoided metas and cryptics up to this point but this was as great challenge!
                                    • DrTom 11s · 3 months ago
                                      Ohhh - sparkly little puzzle!
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                                      ___ Noël (Southern Louisiana tradition)
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                                      Across
                                      1. 1A
                                        ___ Noël (Southern Louisiana tradition)
                                      2. 5A
                                        Amt. of sugar that isn't enough to add to the Christmas cookies
                                      3. 8A
                                        Volunteer to be an elf at the mall, perhaps
                                      4. 11A
                                        Middle word in the 5-word title of a Christmas carol
                                      5. 12A
                                        Captivate
                                      6. 13A
                                        Red, for one (Rudolph's nose is worth one red scent)
                                      7. 14A
                                        They're all in the family
                                      8. 15A
                                        Synonym of a word in a Christmas carol title often followed by an exclamation mark
                                      9. 17A
                                        Backdrops for films, festive or otherwise
                                      10. 19A
                                        Easter sights (how'd they get in?) that contain potassium sorbate and carnauba wax (yum!)
                                      11. 20A
                                        First word in the 2-word title of a Christmas carol
                                      12. 22A
                                        SeaWorld orca that maybe put a Santa hat on once (I can't verify this)
                                      13. 24A
                                        Period
                                      14. 27A
                                        Admits
                                      15. 29A
                                        Zooey Deschanel, in an indie pop-folk outfit that produced two Christmas albums
                                      16. 30A
                                        It might be biting in the winter
                                      17. 31A
                                        What a hipster Santa might have if he shaves most of his beard
                                      18. 33A
                                        "Cats" monogram (GINGER CAT IS BEST CAT)
                                      19. 34A
                                        Sounds you can't hear
                                      20. 35A
                                        Nice summer?
                                      21. 36A
                                        It's in a museo
                                      Down
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                                        Looks at presents ahead of time (how dare you)
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                                        Musical with the song "A New Deal for Christmas"
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                                        Puts down roots somewhere?
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                                        The elves' is toymaking (and if they don't get them all done in time, it's present-tense!)
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                                        My gingerbread cookies probably need one
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                                        "One More ___" (Leona Lewis Christmas bop)
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                                        What I don't have for Christmas (or any day)
                                      8. 9D
                                        Fifth of eight
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                                        Utter drivel (like telling me I can't have any eggnog before noon)
                                      10. 16D
                                        What I hope my Christmas cards are before Valentine's Day
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                                        Virtual citizens
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                                        Mario : Santa suit :: ___ : Christmas tree (I'm trying)
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                                        Component of the school board?
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                                        Job the "Wet Bandits" probably pulled off once or twice (before meeting Kevin McCallister, of course)
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                                        Butler, for one
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                                        Yes, some Cabinet member under Reagan but, more importantly, what I really wish the plural of "moose" was
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                                        Starter starter
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