Triple Up - July 2023
- rjy
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On the board... have more to say, but will wait until the puzzle closes...
Ray
- lbray53
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On the board. I will be interested in finding out what the other plausible answer was.
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
- HunterX
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Just got to this this morning. On the board.
I get the thought that there are two possible answers. But IMO it can only be one of those. I didn't even think people might consider the other until coming here to read the posts.
I get the thought that there are two possible answers. But IMO it can only be one of those. I didn't even think people might consider the other until coming here to read the posts.
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If anyone is looking for a brainstorming partner on the mega-meta, hit me up privately. I solved the red herring and so my focus is turned to the mega. I see something clearly relevant but am tired of waiting a month at a time for another reveal... would be happy to compare notes and think about where this could be going.
Adam
Adam
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Considering the title, I thought there could be only one plausible answer. However, I'm not showing up on the board!
I see now that there may be another less famous and less plausible answer. Or perhaps the fact that I submitted in all-caps may have delayed acknowledgment. Think I know the Red Herring and on the trail of the Mega Meta.
I see now that there may be another less famous and less plausible answer. Or perhaps the fact that I submitted in all-caps may have delayed acknowledgment. Think I know the Red Herring and on the trail of the Mega Meta.
- benchen71
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I only got this with a number of nudges which helped steer me away from copious rabbit holes. Definitely not my favourite of Pete's metas.
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta!
- BarbaraK
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My process on this one:
- See nothing
- Try some of the usual things
- Notice something that seemed very likely to be relevant
- Find more stuff
- Misinterpret what it all meant
- Keep looking and finally see what actually was going on
- Wonder how to get a musician from that
- Realize something that still left some ambiguity
- Have a big aha moment that had me laughing out loud at the cleverness of it all
If you want help with a meta, feel free to PM me. The more specific you are about what you have and what you want, the more likely I can help without spoiling.
(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)
(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)
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- Abide
- Moderator
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Finally figured this one out. Very nice, and I await my featured comment!
The site is just a web page, a meeting place, a clubhouse - it's the group that's special.
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—Brian MacDonald
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This one played rather difficult. I wasn't quite on the right wavelength here, but did eventually catch on.
I agree there are two plausible answers, though one is certainly better.
I agree there are two plausible answers, though one is certainly better.
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I've got nothing. Finished the grid and now am just staring.... so will probably just set it aside for now. I didn't end up submitting an answer for last month's meta, but I got very close to solving it, so having zero idea of where to start with this one is frustrating.
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Hey everyone! Long-time lurker, first-time poster I've been staring at this grid for hours and have fallen down seemingly every rabbit hole without seeing anything, so if anyone could provide me with a nudge to at least steer me in the right direction, that would be greatly appreciated!
- sharkicicles
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So I did submit what I thought was the more correct answer and I’m on the board. @zuckylee sent you a private message with a hint.
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@sharkicicles i'd similarly appreciate a hint, if you're still offering!
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I'm going to try BarbaraK's method. So far I've got step 1 down pat, but let me sit here and practice it a little more just to make sure.BarbaraK wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 7:31 pm My process on this one:
- See nothing
- Try some of the usual things
- Notice something that seemed very likely to be relevant
- Find more stuff
- Misinterpret what it all meant
- Keep looking and finally see what actually was going on
- Wonder how to get a musician from that
- Realize something that still left some ambiguity
- Have a big aha moment that had me laughing out loud at the cleverness of it all
- sharkicicles
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- Joined: Fri May 10, 2019 12:03 pm
- Location: Chicago
Sent, check yer DMs.littlepigeon wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 4:43 pm @sharkicicles i'd similarly appreciate a hint, if you're still offering!
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Got it! And I agree that there are two seemingly plausible answers here but I'm gonna go with my gut on this one.
- Anita
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Tough grid and now a lot of staring and weird rabbit hole ideas. I'd love it if someone could provide a nudge. Thanks.
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First time posting here (and this is my first year attempting the MMMM in real time). I am completely at sea! Can anyway give me gentle push in the right direction? I didn't solve last month's before the deadline and it was so frustrating and disappointing!
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@sharkicicles Would you be willing to send me that hint? Thanks!sharkicicles wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 4:38 pm So I did submit what I thought was the more correct answer and I’m on the board. @zuckylee sent you a private message with a hint.