Guidance on Hints/Nudges

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Guidance on Hints/Nudges

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Some unofficial guidance on hints - which we call nudges

1) Make an attempt. Most won't give nudges until Saturday
2) Nudges are done in private messages. Usually asking for a nudge may be done here but you should get a private message from someone.
3) When you have made contact, explain all the paths you have taken (we call them rabbit holes). You may get responses that you are warm or not or general guidance.
4) Under Board Index/Come Aboard/FAQ Community - Solving Resources there are both suggestions for solving metas in general as well as all the past WSJ contests and their answers.
5) Most muggles who get more than a gentle nudge may claim that they are on shore (solved) although some also stay on the ship (counted as unsolved) but won't submit to the WSJ - however all this is a personal decision.
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At the risk of reducing my chances of getting a mug, I wanted to let you all know that these are available at Sam's Club:
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FrankieHeck wrote: โ†‘Wed May 19, 2021 11:12 am Image
I've my son's shepherd for two weeks & have to buy dog fud. These will be on my list! TY, Lisa!
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Joe Ross wrote: โ†‘Wed May 19, 2021 1:39 pm
I've my son's shepherd for two weeks & have to buy dog fud. These will be on my list! TY, Lisa!
I wondered who that handsome critter was with you on the Zoom call last night, Joe!
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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And you could wash it down with ...

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Maybe this explains why I love Hint water so much (it's really good).
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Wendy Walker wrote: โ†‘Wed May 19, 2021 1:55 pm
Joe Ross wrote: โ†‘Wed May 19, 2021 1:39 pm
I've my son's shepherd for two weeks & have to buy dog fud. These will be on my list! TY, Lisa!
I wondered who that handsome critter was with you on the Zoom call last night, Joe!
I remembered her because a.) Her name's similar to that of my daughter, Lila, and b.) the video clip of her bounding across the porch into the snow that Joe posted a few months ago gave me the excellent earworm of Layla, you got me on my knees!!
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