Candy Canes (WSJ, 12/25/20, Patrick Berry)
- ChrisKochmanski
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Candy Canes (WSJ, 12/25/20, Patrick Berry)
I used to approach a Candy Canes puzzle with a bit of dread -- maybe because they have a spatial aspect, and that's definitely not my spatialty (groan). But this time, once I got a good toehold, the solving proceeded apace. A nice one to relax with, post-Christmas celebrating.
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I had a little difficulty getting a toehold, but finally found one and was able to complete the puzzle with little resistance. Good fun on Christmas!
- DrTom
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You know I never tried the Candy Canes because I understand it is easy to get suckered in and then you are hooked, besides I'm afraid I'd stripe out,,,,,triple groan.ChrisKochmanski wrote: ↑Fri Dec 25, 2020 6:22 pm I used to approach a Candy Canes puzzle with a bit of dread -- maybe because they have a spatial aspect, and that's definitely not my spatialty (groan). But this time, once I got a good toehold, the solving proceeded apace. A nice one to relax with, post-Christmas celebrating.
Don't blame me, someone alerted me to an unanswered pun and, well, I had to mint a response,
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
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Candy Canes at Christmas. Well done, PB. Are these actually just once a year? I guess so.
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Sweet comment! At least you're being "candi"ed about your pun addiction. Better than being out there raising Cane.DrTom wrote: ↑Fri Dec 25, 2020 11:49 pmYou know I never tried the Candy Canes because I understand it is easy to get suckered in and then you are hooked, besides I'm afraid I'd stripe out,,,,,triple groan.ChrisKochmanski wrote: ↑Fri Dec 25, 2020 6:22 pm I used to approach a Candy Canes puzzle with a bit of dread -- maybe because they have a spatial aspect, and that's definitely not my spatialty (groan). But this time, once I got a good toehold, the solving proceeded apace. A nice one to relax with, post-Christmas celebrating.
Don't blame me, someone alerted me to an unanswered pun and, well, I had to mint a response,
- Meg
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That was fun! Once you get started, it’s not that hard.
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- hcbirker
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Love Patrick Berry puzzles. Fun to do something different.
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- MajordomoTom
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this one was pretty sweet, once I got started on the twists and turns.
"Lots of planets have a North", the Ninth Doctor.
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By my recollection, "Candy Canes" seems to have been the format for the closest Saturday to Christmas for the last several years. I always enjoy these.Richard B. wrote: ↑Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:27 am Candy Canes at Christmas. Well done, PB. Are these actually just once a year? I guess so.
- Dannyvee
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I guessed wrong on my first two candy canes but things fell into place quickly after that. Like that one.
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I needed google to help with a clue or two.
Once I had enough possible entries solved, the crosses helped to fill the grid (and helped to solve the rest of the clues I didn't know offhand).
Fun puzzle!
Once I had enough possible entries solved, the crosses helped to fill the grid (and helped to solve the rest of the clues I didn't know offhand).
Fun puzzle!
- Wendy Walker
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Just like Lisa, I enjoy the Candy Canes puzzle every Christmas. I start out working in pencil and then move to pen once I get the first few canes unwrapped.
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
- MajordomoTom
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only ink, that's how I roll.
"Lots of planets have a North", the Ninth Doctor.
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- ChrisKochmanski
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Yes, I think what made this one relatively easy for me was that I actually guessed RIGHT a couple of times -- then it flowed.
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Daughter and I did this one when she was in town. Together, we are a tolerable team. Alone, either of us would be at it awhile. Always enjoy giving the Variety puzzle a go.