Pun of a Kind

Meta #13 PDF  /  PUZ Crossword enthusiasts of America, unite! I hope we have had a very happy and carbohydrate-infused Thanksgiving. It's an intense universe out there sometimes, but crosswords can be rather therapeutic for me, and I hope they give you as much happiness as they give me. I am brimming with gratitude for each of you and for every kind word and comment you've given me this past year. In a non-meta sense, I concede that my craft needs some work, but I tend to be quite spontaneous with my voice in the indie sphere. I presume any zaniness makes up for the standard ANOA or ETUI that enters into the grid (I enjoy those sometimes!!). (If you are continuing to read this...uh, why, there's a meta to crack!) 1.  Meta #12 recap #12 answer: ACTUARIAL SCIENCE Correct entries:  19 Winner:  benchen71  - congrats!! (I don't want to regurgitate anything, so breakdown of the meta here !) 2.  Today's meta, so I think, is  1  of 5 (Did I judg...

PDF  /  PUZ What, it's a non- meta??? (Yes, yes it is.) I'm playing fast and loose a bit with this one but wanted to practice rapid-fire construction and cluing, so this one was churned out in a day or so. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and certainly gratitude can help me, as long as I remember how pivotal that practice is.  Wishing you and your loved ones many happy festivities today! Mikey G