"Slot Machine" by HEX in WSJ 10/09/21

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"Slot Machine" by HEX in WSJ 10/09/21

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Lotsa fun!

Took me almost exactly one hour to complete. How about you?
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It took me somewhat longer. Enjoyable as usual.
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That was a good workout and a fun reveal!
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Right there with you, about 55 minutes.
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I had the grid filled in good time, then took just as long to get to the full solution.
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Took me quite a bit longer, but I was doing it while rooting for the Phoenix Mercury against the Las Vegas Aces. One of the greatest WNBA games I have ever seen. Diana Taurasi is truly the GOAT.
Have all of you done Janglers block cryptic? That was a really fun puzzle too.
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oldjudge wrote: Sat Oct 09, 2021 12:15 am Have all of you done Janglers block cryptic? That was a really fun puzzle too.
I did. It was tough for me, but very enjoyable. I needed to look up something to complete it.
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Nice way to start the morning (HEX Slot Machine)

Did Jangler's yesterday - have to space out the puzzles.
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Got it all with some work. Well worth the effort.
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Very fun challenge! The last piece took a while to fall for me.
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Leslie wrote: Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:03 pm Very fun challenge! The last piece took a while to fall for me.
I see what you did there.
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Finding this one a challenge, but still working on it
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Annabelle wrote: Sun Oct 10, 2021 7:27 am Finding this one a challenge, but still working on it
Agree. Harder than usual for a C&R variety.
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Stuck on B2 & H2

Got the prize though

Thanks to a huge hint about answer lengths
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Whoa

Got ‘em
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A painfully slow beginning, but it really took off just past the halfway point. Very satisfying solution. How do C & R construct these things? It always amazes me.
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