WSJ live online puzzle event September 10 and 17

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WSJ live online puzzle event September 10 and 17

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I found a note today at the WSJ puzzle page about this event and this link: https://blogs.wsj.com/puzzle/2020/09/09 ... rosswords/

Presenters include Matt Gaffney, Mike Shenk, and puzzle editor Michael Miller, talking about creating and solving crosswords. Also a special puzzle from Matt! Apparently, you do have to be a member of WSJ+ to participate.
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There's a note on the bonus puzzle, "Attend WSJ+ Live: Across and Down with WSJ Crosswords—Tricks of the Trade on September 10 at 3:00 PM EDT to hear Matt talk about making this puzzle."

I think 26A was for us muggles. Arguably 12A and even the beginning of 28A too :)

I believe you have to have an account at the WSJ site but don't actually have to be a subscriber. The confirmation email indicated that non-members can register at https://register.wsj.com/register
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It seems like you have to be a WSJ+ subscriber to enter the "Special" Crossword Contest that they mentioned.
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Can someone share the PDF of next week's puzzle that will be discussed in the live stream? Not a member of WSJ+, I can't access via the provided link.

(Am I allowed to ask for this?)
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ky-mike wrote: Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:52 pm Can someone share the PDF of next week's puzzle that will be discussed in the live stream? Not a member of WSJ+, I can't access via the provided link.

(Am I allowed to ask for this?)
Yes, it is actually illegal in most states to offer a contest w/ a prize and not make it open to everyone because then it constitutes a form of gambling. But they can put access to the puzzle behind a firewall if they desire but they can not stop other people from sharing it if they so desire.
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If you missed the show, it looks like you can replay it at
https://www.wsj.com/live-qa/wsj-live-ac ... 2E940488C6
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Muggles were well represented in the comments/questions :)
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BarbaraK wrote: Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:55 pm If you missed the show, it looks like you can replay it at
https://www.wsj.com/live-qa/wsj-live-ac ... 2E940488C6
Mike Miller has such a nice, soothing voice. I was trying to figure out who the voice reminded me of, and then it hit me...my Pal, Sal!
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That was great!
Check out and support http://CrosswordsForCancer.com.
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Anybody doing the bonus meta?
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I just finished the grid.

I think only Bob or Brian can create a new topic for it on the WSJ forum.
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BarbaraK wrote: Thu Sep 10, 2020 7:20 pm I just finished the grid.

I think only Bob or Brian can create a new topic for it on the WSJ forum.
I just started a new topic. Still in Acapulco lounge.
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Cindy wrote: Thu Sep 10, 2020 8:00 pm
BarbaraK wrote: Thu Sep 10, 2020 7:20 pm I just finished the grid.

I think only Bob or Brian can create a new topic for it on the WSJ forum.
I just started a new topic. Still in Acapulco lounge.
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If you can get to this next week, don't miss it. It was a blast! So fun to hear Mike and Matt talk about their craft.

They answered lots of questions that we all have, although the real question - how anyone can come up with all of these clever ideas - remains unanswerable.
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OMG that was awesome. Three super-engaging people, interesting stuff about construction, and a Muggles shout-out?!
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Sorry I missed it.Will it be available as a recording to download? Anyone know?

The bonus meta, BTW, is a really good one.
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ChrisKochmanski wrote: Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:48 am Sorry I missed it.Will it be available as a recording to download? Anyone know?

The bonus meta, BTW, is a really good one.
Don’t know about download, but you can watch it on their site

https://www.wsj.com/live-qa/wsj-live-ac ... 2E940488C6
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BarbaraK wrote: Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:57 am
ChrisKochmanski wrote: Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:48 am Sorry I missed it.Will it be available as a recording to download? Anyone know?

The bonus meta, BTW, is a really good one.
Don’t know about download, but you can watch it on their site

https://www.wsj.com/live-qa/wsj-live-ac ... 2E940488C6
Watched it. Wonderful! Thanks!
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Just watched Part 1 -- thanks for the links, all!
For those wondering about Matt's clock -- I thought I noticed a bird statuette (no, not the Maltese Falcon) in front of it -- could it have been the CUCKOOCLOCK from Frou-Frou Phrases?
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