143. X Marks the Spot

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Hello hello! An incredible All-Star weekend! National League won both the Futures and All-Star games, Cal Raleigh had an incredible Home Run Derby, and the Cubs are back in fine form! Let's do this!

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1. Puzzle #142 answer: MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP (or any ice cream with those initials, I guess, haha)

Correct entries: 73

Shortest explanation: The four "meals" have initials that are roman numerals: C (100), CDL (450), CCL (250), CD (400). Add these numbers to get 1200, or MCC, in honor of MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP, my favorite. (There are probably others, though, as several have noted!). Note the Easter egg of the Mad Gab-esque MEANT CHALK LETS SHIP in the corners.

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2. This is Week 3 of 4 in July, and I think this is a legitimate Week 3, maybe a bit on either side of it.

Good luck, and may all your solves be beautiful!

Mikey G

A fictional character is hiding in the grid!
The answer to the meta is the well-known personality who brought him to life.