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"At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:26 pm
by Bob cruise director
I am not sure why it showed up on wsj.net so much earlier than wsj.com but it is there

This week's contest is titled At Odds by Mike Shenk

the answer to this week's contest crossword is something people who are at odds often do.

For new muggles, as a resource and a lot of work by a couple of muggles, the past WSJ crossword contests and solutions are available on the blog at Come Aboard/FAQs – community/Past WSJ Crossword Contests & Solutions. They provide a tremendous resource for learning and refreshing about the techniques used to solve meta contests.

In addition, under Come Aboard/FAQ Community, there is a section on Guidance on Hints/Nudges. Last week there were a lot of good thoughts that I am working on consolidating and will post them under this link. It will be more of a “how to” rather than a “should I”.

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:32 pm
by Al Sisti
ON shore... fun one. Guinness me please?

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:33 pm
by Hector
Done. Neat & tidy.

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:36 pm
by Streroto
Ashore!!

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:39 pm
by DBMiller
Done and done

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:39 pm
by sanmilton
Cocktail hour snugly ashore will come much earlier this weekend! D&D.

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:42 pm
by damefox
Ashore! Nice one.

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:43 pm
by mheberlingx100
Happily on shore this week, after keeping Isaac company for all of last week.

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:44 pm
by Tom Wilson
It seems like weeks since I've been on the right side of the surf - not nearly as long as it's been since I sat in a crowded 43D, though - so I'm going to celebrate in this fine assembly. A toast to Al & Co. for continued (and literal) good health.

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:44 pm
by Joe Ross
Ashore.

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:51 pm
by BarbaraK
Had the meta before I finished the grid.

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:52 pm
by Dplass
Ashore.

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:52 pm
by Darryl H.
Been away for a bit, dealing with life and not lurking here much. Couldn't get week 1 or 2 but, dangit, I got today.

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:52 pm
by Dplass
Darryl H. wrote: Thu May 14, 2020 4:52 pm Been away for a bit, dealing with life and not lurking here much. Couldn't get week 1 or 2 but, dangit, I got today.
FYI, the WSJ doesn't get harder week by week like MGW does.

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:56 pm
by steveb
Onshore, so I don't have to spend the weekend at odds with this puzzle, like I did last week. It's nice to be back! Very nice job of construction.

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:56 pm
by Meg
Done! And enjoyable! On shore.

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:57 pm
by BethA
On the beach! 🏖 🍷 ✌🏻

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:57 pm
by Julie O
on shore

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 4:57 pm
by Nycerjohnnie
Done!

Re: "At Odds" - May 15, 2020

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 5:03 pm
by Cindy
Solved!