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This was intended to be for History Fortnight, but I didn't quite get it finished up in time. (I now have a history of just missing these cutoffs.) Here's the puzzle, though you'll definitely need the bigger version to have a go at it.

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Notes

  • The final answer is a person who would've been quite good at History Fortnight.
  • I'm American, so dates are MM/DD/YYYY.
  • There are cryptic clues (in crpytic-crossword style) but also non-cryptic clues. All cryptic clues are followed by (n) for clarity, even when there are already boxes for their solutions.
  • A complete answer will have all boxes filled in and the correct final answer identified. (And any additional notes are welcome!)
  • The colors do help keep track of which answers go where, but shouldn't be necessary for those color-blind folks out there.
  • There's no easy way to make a text version of this, so it's tagged .
  • The flow of information is not meant to be difficult to follow. Let me know if you're not sure about something, but a careful look should give you the gist of it.
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    Looks awesome! Wish I had more time right now to give it a good go. If it's not solved by tomorrow, maybe I'll take a crack at it... – GentlePurpleRain Sep 09 '16 at 20:53
  • Can't quite tell what's going on on the right side - is the "or" crossword the "source" of the other four entries? – Deusovi Sep 09 '16 at 23:23
  • @Deusovi Yep, the output from the "or" crossword gets used in a bunch of places. – Dan Russell Sep 09 '16 at 23:36
  • @GentlePurpleRain I'm starting a CW answer for this one - it might just be too massive for any one person to handle. – Rand al'Thor Sep 09 '16 at 23:38
  • @Rand: I think I've almost got it. – Deusovi Sep 09 '16 at 23:38
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    Re: having "a history of just missing these cutoffs", at least you get them out. :) At this stage, I think I've got more work in progress drafts than I do actually released puzzles (including several from fortnightly challenges). – Alconja Sep 10 '16 at 02:13
  • How did you create this beautiful poster? – Matsmath Sep 11 '16 at 00:27
  • @Alconja I actually posted this a day later than I would've otherwise, since I'd recently read your answer here and I was polishing! – Dan Russell Sep 12 '16 at 02:04
  • @Matsmath First of all, thanks! Second, Adobe Illustrator. Not too tough once you know some basics, but it did take time. – Dan Russell Sep 12 '16 at 02:04
  • @DanRussell - Good man! It shows. :) A great (and well-polished) puzzle, deserving of many more views/votes. (and you've directly inspired me to finish/release my belated entry for the mazes fortnightly challenge). – Alconja Sep 12 '16 at 03:05

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I have to take a break for now - I'm really close, though. If anyone wants to finish it off, feel free.

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Filled out scavenger hunt:

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Thanks to Deusovi and whoever helped on the comments to that answer!

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  • Awesome! Nicely done. The only issue is that Time/Middle in the bottom crossword should really be Face/Circle. (Even though time/middle perfectly fit the clues...oops.) That way all the pairings will be correct stories. – Dan Russell Sep 12 '16 at 02:07
  • Also TREATY instead of PALACE. – Sid May 31 '18 at 09:31