"2+2=5" - February 28, 2020

A place to discuss the weekly Wall Street Journal Crossword Puzzle Contest, starting every Thursday around 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please do not post any answers or hints before the contest deadline which is midnight Sunday Eastern time.
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Trey
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Marion and I are there with the group..........worked independently and landed on the same shore. Might be a big crowd? Luck to all.......
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Tony S
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#42

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TMart wrote: ↑Thu Feb 27, 2020 4:43 pm Quick trip to shore. I'll take a light beer - the Guinness is starting to show.
A 330ml serving of Guinness Draught has only 125 calories, certainly not enough to steer anyone toward those dreadful light beers on the market.
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Jacksull
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#43

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On the beach.
Jack Sullivan
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Scott M
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#44

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Grid completed, but looks like I'm the only one keeping Isaac company. For now at least. Hoping for inspiration in a Laphroaig neat.
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.
Mark Twain
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Tom Wilson
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#45

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Ashore ... and ready for warm sand and sunshine after a brrrrrrrrisk day in PA.
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MarkL
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#46

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Did the 'blind squirrel' impersonation for a bit then tracked down the rascal rabbit. Definitely made it harder than it needed to be. Great weekend to all!
'tis... A lovely day for a Guinness!
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juliet
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Scott Medvetz wrote: ↑Thu Feb 27, 2020 7:12 pm Grid completed, but looks like I'm the only one keeping Isaac company. For now at least. Hoping for inspiration in a Laphroaig neat.
After struggling with the grid, I'm on my way to join you in the bar. The whole weekend is in front of us for chasing rabbits.
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Jazzvibist
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#48

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Ashore - agree with those predicting lots of shore birds.

P.S. Today’s NYT crossword was a honey, for those who haven’t tried it yet. Very nice “AHA!”
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BethA
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#49

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On the beach! 🏖 🍺

A little over-excited to see math involved!
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ChrisKochmanski
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Dang, I had been doing so well this week, cranking on PGWCC, the Fireball meta, Patrick Berry’s Sweet 16, and others ... then I breezed through this PGWCC grid, and ... now I’m just staring and staring and not seeing anything. Grrr!! I’ve asked a friend for a nudge, so when I get the solution, I won’t submit. Not deserving of the chance for a mug!
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higgysue
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#51

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Just got to the puzzle and I’m on shore. Fun!
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docison
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#52

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On shore. Happy to join the rest of you!
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ChrisKochmanski
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Hold everything! I thought I’d need a nudge, but the friend didn’t have it yet, and then ... the aha moment hit!

Very satisfyingly on shore!

I will submit after all!
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Homer Buckle
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#54

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Ashore quickly this time. Loving the math theme!
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FKelly
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#55

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Got it quickly.
A bit disappointed though, as I was hoping that 29-D and Gyeonbokgung would be involved.
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ky-mike
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#56

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On shore. Ready for a tough Gaffney meta tomorrow.
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Toby
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I was stuck far too long on an idea I just couldn't abandon but couldn't make work either. And then a hint that my idea was wrong...led to an obvious answer. So happy to have this done, and bracing for a challenging MGWCC tomorrow.
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FrankH
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#58

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On shore.
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RDaleHall
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#59

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Ashore after a few little rabbit holes; knew there had to be some pieces that would come together. Glad to see my long lost cousin get a clue reference in 57D. Off to Vegas and didn’t want this meta lingering over my head. 🍺
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jenirvin
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Didn't even chase any rabbits. Swam straight to shore. Count me with the landing party, Cap'n.
~ Jennifer/jenirvin
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