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

Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 5:02 pm
by ChrisKochmanski
Lotsa fun!

Took me almost exactly one hour to complete. How about you?

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

Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 5:49 pm
by Meg
It took me somewhat longer. Enjoyable as usual.

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

Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 7:47 pm
by Jace54
That was a good workout and a fun reveal!

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

Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:59 pm
by hoover
Right there with you, about 55 minutes.

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

Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 10:19 pm
by Jacksull
I had the grid filled in good time, then took just as long to get to the full solution.

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

Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2021 12:15 am
by oldjudge
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.

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

Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2021 8:14 am
by ChrisKochmanski
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.

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

Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2021 9:03 am
by RPardoe
Nice way to start the morning (HEX Slot Machine)

Did Jangler's yesterday - have to space out the puzzles.

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

Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2021 10:32 am
by Richard B.
Got it all with some work. Well worth the effort.

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

Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:03 pm
by Leslie
Very fun challenge! The last piece took a while to fall for me.

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

Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:39 pm
by hoover
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.

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

Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2021 7:27 am
by Annabelle
Finding this one a challenge, but still working on it

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

Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2021 7:34 am
by Richard B.
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.

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

Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2021 5:21 pm
by Barney
Stuck on B2 & H2

Got the prize though

Thanks to a huge hint about answer lengths

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

Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2021 5:25 pm
by Barney
Whoa

Got ‘em

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

Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2021 1:54 pm
by Guffman
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.