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◆ · By Pseudopod · Published 2022-10-12T22:52:44.460Z

Constructor's Note
This puzzle has a theme that probably won't make sense if you don't share a specific interest/hobby of mine, but is hopefully solveable even without understanding the theme! If you're curious, I'll leave an explanation in the comments for when you finish! (This is me begging you to still try even if you don't get it I'd love the feedback on my second puzzle!)
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  • Pseudopod constructor · 2022-10-12T22:58:14.755Z
    This theme is about one of my other big hobbies: climbing! Each of the sets of circled squares are in the shape of the hold that is spelled out by the set (in climbing jargon) and arranged as one might climb up them to the top hold (the pocket). I took a little bit of a liberty with PINCH, where I instead suggested the way you hold it rather than the hold itself, as that's somewhat indistinct. The title of the puzzle refers to how we describe an individual climb in bouldering: a problem. Hope you enjoyed!
    • emmie 🤓6:13 · 2022-10-13T04:16:34.876Z
      I'm excited that I knew the theme! :) Nice puzzle; definitely enjoyed it.
      • Pseudopod constructor · 2022-10-22T19:13:31.269Z
        I was inspired to make this puzzle after hearing about someone rock climbing on a crossword blog - I'm glad there are several of us who fit in that venn diagram!
    • Chucky 🤓9:56 · 2022-10-13T03:47:15.318Z
      Very cute theme! It didn't actually help me solve the puzzle, but in retrospect, it was nicely done. I feel like the shape of the puzzle felt cliff-like as well.
      • Pseudopod constructor · 2022-10-22T19:14:46.994Z
        Thank you! It was actually my aim that the theme be sorta overtop the puzzle solving experience rather than an integral part of it for those who didn't know the jargon, but I'm super glad it's still enjoyable in retrospect!
      • Philip Chow 🤓7:56 · 2022-10-13T10:33:02.003Z
        nice puzzle!! i didn't know that the holds have names... i've only gone bouldering a few times (bummed off my friend's guest pass)... it's so much fun and tiring
        • Pseudopod constructor · 2022-10-22T19:16:29.143Z
          There's enough climbing jargon for dozens of puzzles, so maybe there will be more to come ;) Thank you for the feedback!!!
        • kurtalert 🤓5:58 · 2022-10-13T13:54:05.009Z
          DAT. ASS.
          love it. LMAO.
          • Pseudopod constructor · 2022-10-22T19:15:43.708Z
            One of my favorite answers - I tried to keep the clue vague for the surprise factor once you actually get it hahaha
          Play today's daily mini crossword
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          Technology whose space limitations gave us BRB, TTYL, and ILY
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          1. 1A
            Technology whose space limitations gave us BRB, TTYL, and ILY
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            Aptly named automaton Nintendo made to sell the NES
          3. 7A
            Sign of a recent fire
          4. 10A
            One page of an atlas
          5. 11A
            With hoo, a segue
          6. 12A
            Culture from which larb hails
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            Word that goes with many moons?
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            Game one might play to prepare for little league
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            Philosopher described as the "Father of Liberalism"
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            Condition between good and poor, say
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            Mischevious Norse god who birthed an 8 legged horse
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            _____ ass
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            What I always think a bottle of Jarritos is but it isn't causing me to have to embarrassingly return to the cashier for a bottle opener
          14. 27A
            Infants' outfits, often
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            Verb one might use to announce a quality of their non-binary friend
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            One can hear it drop in awkward moments
          17. 32A
            Kiss (Jp.)
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            GPS value shared by both L.A. and Sydney
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            "I'll take that as _____ ..."
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            _____ Saint-Saëns, Bacchanale and Aquarium composer
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            They were key to Uber's initial market takeover, but are unfortunately long gone
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            &
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            Thick and chewy noodle in soups and Japanese curries
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            How one's polyamorous friends might refer to their partners
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            Rock _____; genre contributed to Queen, My Chemical Romance, and Pink Floyd
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            What one might say unqualified braggarts are
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            Canoodling while out and about (abbr.)
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            Counterweighted camera boom device in cinematography, or a triangular kind of sail
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            "I told you so!!"
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            Like the person reading this, with "a"
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            "Ladies, ladies... one _____ time~"
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            A descriptor of both Billy the human and Billy the goat, perhaps
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            They might be preceded by "hundred" if you're in the military (abbr.)
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            Part of the back prime for affectionate rubs
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            Scroogelike cartoon mister who, predictably, has played Scrooge
          3. 3D
            Famous TV alien known for oft speaking on logic (or lack thereof)
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            Pace
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            x divided by x
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            Waves and walks away
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            "If only..."
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            What might come on a holiday at the department store
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            Strong and foot follower? (or how a climber might describe the one of the sets of circled squares in this puzzle)
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            Word before or after "head" (maybe only before if you're an angry elementary schooler)
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            Baby foxes
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            Debateable "Christmas movie"
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            To take, as a position
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            Worshipper who may believe in the Craft, Traditions, and Covens
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            Like a giraffe or sequoia, perhaps
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            Hygiene or exam type
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            Popeye is to Bluto as Mickey is to _____
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            Precious stone that contains 6-10% water on average
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            Un hombre, but not yet
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            What Shakespeare might have shouted when he's just about had it, perhaps
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            Eyes narrow and flick left and right "Something _____ ..."
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            How one might describe McDonald's food
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            What a confused person might be out of, with "their"
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            Oft repeated shout in courtroom dramas
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            Garlic and aloo, for two
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            California that isn't in the United States
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            Landed, like a bird on a branch (but poetically)
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            Poor prison for exiled French emperors
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            "I've _____ your expense request, enjoy dinner on the company!"
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            What one might be told to just do if they need anything
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            Luau accesory
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