What is a meta puzzle, and how do I add one?

A meta (or "meta puzzle") adds a second layer: once the grid is solved, the solver has to figure out a final answer the puzzle is secretly pointing to — a word, phrase, or name hidden in the theme.

To add one to your puzzle:

1. Write a meta prompt — the question that tells solvers what they're hunting for (for example, "What classic film is this puzzle celebrating?").
2. Add one or more accepted answers. Matching ignores case and spacing, so solvers aren't tripped up by punctuation.
3. Optionally choose whether the correct answer is revealed after a solver submits.

Solvers enter their guess after finishing the grid and find out immediately whether they cracked it. A good meta turns a solid puzzle into a memorable one — use them sparingly and make the "aha" worth the hunt.