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· By Mikey G

Meta Prompt
[Level 2.5] The answer to the meta is a famous 3-word phrase.
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  • oldjudge solved 2024-08-31T17:00:47.573Z
  • Hector solved 2024-08-31T17:10:05.760Z
  • KayW solved 2024-08-31T17:15:18.140Z
  • FrankieHeck solved 2024-08-31T17:23:07.693Z
  • kurtalert solved 2024-08-31T17:52:25.683Z
  • Carolyn solved 2024-08-31T18:11:11.890Z
  • JM solved 2024-08-31T19:16:32.940Z
  • whimsy solved 2024-08-31T19:17:38.831Z
  • Meg solved 2024-08-31T19:36:43.862Z
  • Cindy Weatherman solved 2024-08-31T19:44:20.051Z
  • boharr solved 2024-08-31T19:48:49.765Z
  • damefox solved 2024-08-31T20:05:58.823Z
  • Toast solved 2024-08-31T21:19:40.834Z
  • markhr solved 2024-08-31T21:43:35.636Z
  • woozy solved 2024-08-31T21:46:37.875Z
  • Darth solved 2024-08-31T22:32:40.613Z
  • I K Snamhcok solved 2024-08-31T22:43:11.587Z
  • Gutman solved 2024-08-31T23:27:19.056Z
  • DIS solved 2024-09-01T00:40:55.880Z
  • Abide solved 2024-09-01T02:46:52.235Z
  • andeux solved 2024-09-01T06:09:17.704Z
  • lbray53 solved 2024-09-01T13:50:23.306Z
  • LarsCaine solved 2024-09-01T15:52:11.091Z
  • rjy solved 2024-09-01T17:32:07.749Z
  • DrTom solved 2024-09-01T18:52:25.137Z
  • MatthewL solved 2024-09-01T20:00:38.663Z
  • Laura M solved 2024-09-01T21:41:56.034Z
  • Mr Tex solved 2024-09-01T23:02:36.088Z
  • Schmeel solved 2024-09-02T02:00:53.875Z
  • BrennerTJ solved 2024-09-02T06:11:00.144Z
  • DJB solved 2024-09-02T07:51:53.740Z
  • SJ solved 2024-09-02T13:19:27.518Z
  • Alex Sisti solved 2024-09-02T14:42:16.416Z
  • DCBilly solved 2024-09-02T14:55:39.820Z
  • Pair O Ducks solved 2024-09-02T16:39:48.219Z
  • Bob J solved 2024-09-02T19:30:21.449Z
  • benchen71 solved 2024-09-02T20:48:15.484Z
  • Bbaack solved 2024-09-02T23:23:52.698Z
  • Berto solved 2024-09-03T01:21:28.125Z
  • Alvibu67 solved 2024-09-03T14:22:42.392Z
  • heidi solved 2024-09-03T16:10:55.749Z
  • LesY solved 2024-09-03T16:23:57.616Z
  • Bird Lives solved 2024-09-04T02:39:40.773Z
  • Joe solved 2024-09-04T10:34:04.157Z
  • CPJohnson solved 2024-09-04T20:20:18.028Z
  • Eric Porter solved 2024-09-04T22:49:30.264Z
  • Capn Rick solved 2024-09-05T00:13:15.319Z
  • hoover solved 2024-09-05T13:18:26.959Z
  • BarbaraK solved 2024-09-05T18:23:22.738Z
  • lukadisgre solved 2024-09-06T17:47:46.553Z
  • Meta World Peace solved 2024-09-07T02:31:17.809Z

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  • Hector 6:59 · 2024-08-31T17:13:01.274Z
    Clever one, thanks so much for this great series.
    • Mikey G constructor · 2024-08-31T17:00:32.173Z
      Answer: THAT'S ALL, FOLKS!
      Explanation: Eight symmetrically placed entries have clues that start with a Looney Tunes character: PARK, OCEAN, ROCKY, KALB, YARN, PESTS, INANE, GLUE; their initial letters spell out PORKY PIG, whose famous three-word signoff "That's all, folks!" is the answer to our meta and a fitting way to end the third Summer of Solves! Note also the column LOON KNEE TUNE going down the center, all having three word clues with initial letters T-A-F, confirming the meta phrase answer. Keep on solving, and see you in a couple of weeks!
      • whimsy 14:20 · 2024-08-31T20:00:19.843Z
        Wow! I missed all the intricacy of this -- then just made the leap from the initial word of the relevant clues. But there's a bonus in there -- Spike TV (I told you I poured over the list!🤓) Maybe his full name is Porky T Pig, and he's a tad dyslexic, and he's not quite centered in his chakra or something.😜
      • KayW 🤓5:52 · 2024-08-31T17:37:12.010Z
        What a fun puzzle! And sadly, so appropriate for the last of the summer of solves. You've had an incredible run this summer - thanks so much for all your creativity!
        • Carolyn 2s · 2024-08-31T18:11:45.335Z
          Enjoyed them all! Thanks so much.
          • Meg 1s · 2024-08-31T19:48:10.690Z
            Thanks, Mikey!
            • boharr 3s · 2024-08-31T19:51:20.341Z
              Fitting ending for summer. Thanks, Mikey.
              • damefox 🤓6:25 · 2024-08-31T20:10:45.845Z
                Nice! Another educated guess for this one, once I read on the Forum that this was your last puzzle for the summer. The mechanism makes sense after the fact, but I think without the extra information that this was your summer sign-off (which puts the number of options for a plausible famous 3-word phrase at exactly one), this is closer to a 3.5. Any time solvers have to a) hunt for where to start and b) start with the clues, it's going to be tricky. Thanks for a summer of fun puzzles!!
                • Mikey G constructor · 2024-08-31T22:10:03.540Z
                  I'm trying to think if there's one puzzle I've rated below Level 3 that you thought shouldn't be bumped up, haha. 🤣
                  Maybe 2.5. There's LOON KNEE TUNE going down the center, though!!
                  • damefox 🤓6:25 · 2024-09-01T20:35:12.886Z
                    Lol "Call Letters" and "Read Between the Lines"!
                    • Mikey G constructor · 2024-09-06T03:10:22.003Z
                      Yes! It can be done! 🤣
                • whimsy 14:20 · 2024-08-31T19:46:48.542Z
                  This dropped on me like an ACME weight -- after looking in the longs, considering Nora, the Odyssey, wondering how I'd spell out something 3-words long etc. I noticed Daffy and then Bugs -- "... and Elmer!!" Splat!! There's your answer! Thanks, Porky! Fun to go back and look for all the symmetrical others. I checked a Looney Tune character list just to be sure I didn't miss any of the fun ... Wow! must have been 108 of them on there! 😁
                  Thanks for your consistently delightful Saturday offerings, Mikey!
                  • Mikey G constructor · 2024-09-06T03:10:03.449Z
                    Thank you! You bring so much joy and positive energy to the Muggles forum! So grateful for you!
                  • Darth 12:37 · 2024-08-31T22:38:03.077Z
                    Awww... How has summer come to a close already? ... Anyway, I loved this puz! Fun! :D
                    • Mikey G constructor · 2024-09-06T03:10:35.510Z
                      Wild that it has! I do love me some fall weather, though!
                    • markhr 🤓4:05 · 2024-08-31T22:14:00.371Z
                      I did see LOON KNEE TUNE first, which got me going. Fun puzzle. You went out with a bang, Mikey.
                      • Abide 🤓44:33 · 2024-09-01T02:52:14.067Z
                        Solid 2.3. Loved the Easter egg down the middle.
                        • DrTom 3s · 2024-09-01T18:57:52.631Z
                          I mean, last of the “Summer of Solves” and the cast of Looney Tunes….what else could it possibly be you little Tasmanian devil you. Oh wait that might be Ben?
                          Thanks for a fun season.
                          • MatthewL 🤓7:10 · 2024-09-01T20:03:09.580Z
                            When I saw the title, I confidently entered "Break a leg" (cast, break, natch). Then actually had to do the work of solving it. Saw BUGS and DAFFY and that pretty quickly clued me in. Thanks for the puzzle, Mikey!
                            • Berto 1s · 2024-09-03T01:28:54.684Z
                              Total wag from noticing Loon Knee Tune down the middle. Missed the T-A-F and Porky Pig parts of the metanism but likely would have backsolved given the title! Fun and punny as always, thank you Mikey!
                              • Mikey G constructor · 2024-09-06T03:11:16.035Z
                                Nothing wrong with a WAG! Not sure if you solve the WSJ but had I needed to WAG "Chump Change," it would've been correct!
                              • Bird Lives 9s · 2024-09-04T02:46:27.125Z
                                At first, I was drawing a Blanc. Then I noticed LOON KNEE TUNE. Thought the answer might be "What's Up Doc?" but then found Porky and rmembered that this was the summer finale, alas. Never saw the T-A-F clues.
                                • Mikey G constructor · 2024-09-06T03:12:25.629Z
                                  The T-A-F clues was a last-minute addition; I guess they were hidden more than I thought. The first two stick out like a sore thumb to me, but I guess that's because I know they're there!
                                • Joe 🤓6:56 · 2024-09-04T10:34:30.223Z
                                  Helps to read the prompt!
                                  • Mikey G constructor · 2024-09-06T03:12:54.791Z
                                    I'll be doing a MOAT or a MEOW occasionally and love the casual cluing and sometimes I'm like, "Wait, what's the prompt again?"
                                  • Capn Rick 🤓9:11 · 2024-09-05T00:15:22.431Z
                                    Fun one, Mikey!
                                    • hoover 5s · 2024-09-05T13:21:18.243Z
                                      Aww, why is the summer over so soon?
                                      • lukadisgre 🤓9:08 · 2024-09-06T17:49:03.909Z
                                        Didn't even catch the LOON KNEE TUNE thing, what a great puzzle!
                                        • Meta World Peace 3s · 2024-09-07T02:45:55.467Z
                                          "Towering Albertan flyer" was my takeoff point. It's been a blast pigging out on puzzles this summer, Mikey! Now take some well-deserved R&R and enjoy pigskin season.
                                          • Mikey G constructor · 2024-09-08T04:34:04.135Z
                                            As long as my Broncos do well!
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                                          Alex Trebek began his network career here: Abbr.
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                                          Across
                                          1. 1A
                                            Alex Trebek began his network career here: Abbr.
                                          2. 4A
                                            Sass
                                          3. 7A
                                            Mood music?
                                          4. 10A
                                            Yosemite or Yellowstone
                                          5. 12A
                                            She-bear, in Seville
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                                            "Do you want to go to the ATM?" "Let's put a ___ in that for now"
                                          7. 14A
                                            Foghorn location, perhaps
                                          8. 16A
                                            Possible response to "Have fun solving those puzzles!"
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                                            Partake of
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                                            Sylvester Stallone role
                                          11. 21A
                                            It's been a while synth this guy has been in my puzzles
                                          12. 22A
                                            MGM mascot
                                          13. 23A
                                            "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" cheer
                                          14. 25A
                                            "Yeah, thanks, Captain Obvious..."
                                          15. 30A
                                            Marvin who once moderated "Meet the Press" (anagram of a baseball term)
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                                            Spike TV, formerly
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                                            You can buy insect repellant at the ___ store
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                                            Highlander?
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                                            Epcot Center?
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                                            Granny might spin a good one
                                          21. 37A
                                            "Well, that's the news on the street, anyway..."
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                                            "Lost" actor Daniel ___ Kim
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                                            Gasteyer who was Tree on "The Masked Singer"
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                                            Colorado tributary
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                                            Bugs, for many
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                                            "You have an enormous amount of storage - you can probably ___ of it off for me!"
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                                            "Oh, yeah???"
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                                            Daffy
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                                            [I'm the best doggo ever! Also feed me]
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                                            Starter starter
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                                            Elmer's product
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                                            Surreptitious
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                                            Iowa college that becomes an apple part with an "R" inserted
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                                            CD predecessors...and successors, apparently
                                          Down
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                                            Naval noncoms
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                                            "You can act as Mozart...I'll be ___"
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                                            Some light brews
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                                            Towering Albertan flyer
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                                            "Kinda"
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                                            Put together
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                                            "Wasn't 'The Odyssey' awesome?" "Yeah, it was ___!"
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                                            Calling this "moo juice" would be udderly ridiculous!
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                                            Just
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                                            Corn syrup brand
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                                            It's a gas!
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                                            Type of fragrance you like if you pine for pine
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                                            "Roger"
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                                            You can see it in a tree
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                                            "Here It Goes Again" group
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                                            Letterman's predecessor's predecessor
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                                            "Trick" anatomical flexor
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                                            "So, what'd you think of the formal dance?" "___!"
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                                            "A Doll's House" protagonist
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                                            "___ Girl" (Gillian Flynn thriller)
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                                            Puffs up
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                                            Together
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                                            "Umbrella" singer, to fans
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                                            Middle word in a common winter title
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                                            Some spots, for short
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                                            When the viscount's superior gave his girlfriend some jewelry, she was the girl with an ___ earring
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                                            "Sharknado" channel
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                                            Tweak a fiddle
                                          29. 48D
                                            "I'm ___ to my ears in metas!"
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                                            What's found inside a rattle?
                                          31. 51D
                                            Tic-tac-toe win
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