87. Time to Speak

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Hello hello! The region had two warm days this past week, followed by three or four colder ones. A bit of sunlight today, though! Cubbies are also doing okay in spring training, and our family is excited for the Oscars tomorrow. May the best pictures win!

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1. Puzzle #86 answer: GET SMART

Correct entries: 64

Shortest explanation: We have eight entries with initials IQ (per the title); their initial letters spell DON ADAMS, who acted as Agent 86 in GET SMART, the answer to our meta! (If you almost got it but didn't, missed it by that much!)

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2. Mr. Gaffney gave us two solid, straightforward Level 2-ish metas this week in WSJ and MGWCC. I'll continue that trend with what should be a Level 1.5, but I'll make it Level 2 at the most to be on the safe side.

Good luck, and may all your solves be beautiful!

Mikey G

The answer to the meta is a 2-word title.