118. You're Out of Your Element

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Hello hello! Kyle Tucker is now a Cub! Honestly, he was under the radar for me for the last few years - but the North Side is super-excited, so I can't wait to see what he does in '25!

The Winter Solvestice continues today, with a special bonus puzzle below!

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1. Puzzle #117 answer: FELIZ NAVIDAD

Correct entries: 60 - solid Level 2!


Shortest explanation: Five across clues cross-reference the CHRISTMAS DAY spanner (COLD, SCHOOL, BOOK, WINTER, SHOE); per the SPANISH CLASS themer, translate these into Spanish! They become FELIZ, INVIERNO, LIBRO, ESCUELA, and ZAPATO; these initial letters spell FELIZ, a nod toward the apropos title FELIZ NAVIDAD, which answers the meta!

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2. This one is a Level 4, at least. This might not always be the case but, because it's Level 4, I have a bonus Level 2 afterward, just if you want a bit of a respite! The metas are independent of each other; this bonus mini-meta will be outside typical numbering (so 118b, I guess!) and will only be on Crosshare, so no files for it.

Good luck, and may all your solves be beautiful!

Mikey G

118. The answer to the meta is a 2-word plural noun.

 

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118b. The answer to the meta is found around the house.

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