I was so pleased with myself for solving the grid - in my mind I was like I don't even care if I solve the meta - so of course then I immediately solved the meta
"Drawbacks" - October 2, 2020
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On shore and enjoying the drink (Hetch Hetch water or Diet Coke -- too early here for dinner). 99.5% confidence. Was nice to meet many of you in the Tuesday Zoom.
Is it [next] Thursday yet?
Is it [next] Thursday yet?
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Time to add MGWCC. I think you will really enjoy them, especially the ones in the second half of the month.
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I'm on a shore, but it smells a bit fishy. I'll hold off for now but will submit it if I don't come up with something more elegant by the time I leave for the real shore at the NC Outer Banks on Saturday.
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Fun and fair - but there are plenty of available rabbit holes! We are cheerfully on shore leaving rabbit holes behind. (Does this mean there are rabbits on the boat? I am tangled in this metaphor.)
Also, a quick note for beginners - there is a printed collection of the WSJ puzzles right back to the first meta, which was so easy! Starting back with those builds a lot of confidence. Look for the Blue Chip WSJ crossword puzzle collection - you can find it at bookshop.org or you-know-where.
Also, a quick note for beginners - there is a printed collection of the WSJ puzzles right back to the first meta, which was so easy! Starting back with those builds a lot of confidence. Look for the Blue Chip WSJ crossword puzzle collection - you can find it at bookshop.org or you-know-where.
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I think that I have it, but seem to have a small drawback that I can't get over. Anyone who has solved want to help clarify the drawback for me?
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never really realized one could do the puzzle on a Thursday until i started reading this blog... so first time solving on a Thursday for me... puzzle is complete, but now it seems i might have three and a half days of frustration instead of just the usual two and a half as i try an solve the meta!
an it harm none, do as thou wilt...
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Finally on shore. Too many rabbits, but got it. Mai Tai please!
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Got it. I had the right answer, but just slightly misinterpreted the mechanism.
Safely on shore. Weller Time!
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Find all past WSJCC solutions &.and puzzles on this site.M and M wrote: ↑Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:54 pm Fun and fair - but there are plenty of available rabbit holes! We are cheerfully on shore leaving rabbit holes behind. (Does this mean there are rabbits on the boat? I am tangled in this metaphor.)
Also, a quick note for beginners - there is a printed collection of the WSJ puzzles right back to the first meta, which was so easy! Starting back with those builds a lot of confidence. Look for the Blue Chip WSJ crossword puzzle collection - you can find it at bookshop.org or you-know-where.
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I’ll be the first to say that I am firmly on the boat and have absolutely no clue where to start. I foresee lots of grid-gazing this weekend. And I know so little about the world of art.
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Done and done on Thursday night. Unheard of, for me anyway! Usually don't even look at the puzzle until Friday evening. Found the grid harder than usual but I saw the mechanism for the meta solve very quickly. Now, where's my vino? Good luck Muggles.
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Had the mechanism halfway through the grid. I salute the coolness of Shenk.
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Thought I had a glitch or error - the only error was between chair and keyboard.
Resolved that and puzzled solved with certainty.
Resolved that and puzzled solved with certainty.
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Count me ashore! Grid was much more difficult (for me) than the usual WSJCC. Meta was a snap.