"A Sail of Two Cities" - June 18, 2021

A place to discuss the weekly Wall Street Journal Crossword Puzzle Contest, starting every Thursday around 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please do not post any answers or hints before the contest deadline which is midnight Sunday Eastern time.
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Homer Buckle
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I was stuck for the longest time, but figured it out while brushing my teeth this morning. A wonderful start to the day!
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Wendy Walker
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@Bob cruise director and I JUST THIS MINUTE got the answer together on a Zoom call, with the help of a nudge that a muggle kindly gave to @MaineMarge. Thank you to all! Now, on to MGWCC!
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
bjpfla
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First post!

How does one come by a nudge? I’m floundering in the same place as others.
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I enjoyed the good company of my friends outdoors today. Had a super corned beef wrap for lunch and will have a bottle of hubby’s homemade wine with dinner tonight. My Fitbit says I have hit my 5,000 steps. The Doberman next door licks my face when he sees me.

Still staring at the finished grid. Maybe I’ll get the meta, maybe not. It’s all OK. 👩‍🦳👍
“I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year’s fashions”. Lillian Hellman
Schmeel
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Ashore!
Tough swim this week. Filling in the grid with a typo (in a crucial spot!) didn't help. And it still took a good few minutes after I realized my mistake.
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Cap'n Rick
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#146

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I got step 1, but I don't know how high this staircase goes! Anyone want to compare notes?
Ahoy! Check out my meta puzzles here! Check out "Smooth Sailing Sundays" here!
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HunterX
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Wendy Walker wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:28 am
HunterX wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:20 am But, alas, still stuck with Isaac.
Wow, we have a respectable southeastern PA contingent on the ship this week: you, @cbarbee002 , and myself!
Hmmm.... But if we're stuck with Isaac, are we still considered respectable?

Guess it depends on how we hold our drinks...
stooges_curly.jpg
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I guess I compared notes with the right Muggles because i am now safely ashore! Kicking myself for not seeing it earlier.
Ahoy! Check out my meta puzzles here! Check out "Smooth Sailing Sundays" here!
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HunterX wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:22 pm
Wendy Walker wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:28 am
HunterX wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:20 am But, alas, still stuck with Isaac.
Wow, we have a respectable southeastern PA contingent on the ship this week: you, @cbarbee002 , and myself!
Hmmm.... But if we're stuck with Isaac, are we still considered respectable?

Guess it depends on how we hold our drinks...

stooges_curly.jpg
Mind if a Northcentral Pennsylvanian takes that empty stool alongside you?
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bjpfla wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:10 pm First post!

How does one come by a nudge? I’m floundering in the same place as others.
First, welcome to the group. Great to have more muggles

As for nudges, two things. On the Come Aboard/FAQ's - community/solving resources, there is a topic on nudges.

The Cliff Notes
1) find someone or two who are on the shore. Send him/her a PM telling what you have done and where you are stuck. They will usually respond with some guidance

2) Our normal mode is that if the nudge is more than a gentle hint, it is fine to claim you are on the shore but generally the person receiving the more than gentle nudge will not submit the answer to the WSJ
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LittleGood
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#151

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Found land. 100% this week. It's Miller Time.
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HunterX
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Tom Wilson wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 4:11 pm
HunterX wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:22 pm
Wendy Walker wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 10:28 am
Wow, we have a respectable southeastern PA contingent on the ship this week: you, @cbarbee002 , and myself!
Hmmm.... But if we're stuck with Isaac, are we still considered respectable?

Guess it depends on how we hold our drinks...
Mind if a Northcentral Pennsylvanian takes that empty stool alongside you?
You're welcome to join us! Your presence may increase our respectability level. (Just remember the pinkies...)

And if your bar banter triggers my "Aha!" moment, I'll pay.
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HunterX wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 4:25 pm
Tom Wilson wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 4:11 pm
HunterX wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:22 pm

Hmmm.... But if we're stuck with Isaac, are we still considered respectable?

Guess it depends on how we hold our drinks...
Mind if a Northcentral Pennsylvanian takes that empty stool alongside you?
You're welcome to join us! Your presence may increase our respectability level. (Just remember the pinkies...)

And if your bar banter triggers my "Aha!" moment, I'll pay.
I'm hoping your proven respectability rubs off on ME! And while I appreciate the optimism, I wouldn't look for enlightenment from my end of the bar.
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boharr wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:15 am
How about those who solve jointly (couples, parents and kids, close friends)?
My husband knows better than to submit his own answer. First off, he just pops in with the occasional suggestion--he NEVER does the work of filling in the grid. And more importantly, he knows that if he submitted on the rare occasion when he offers a helping hand--and won the mug (when I have never won the mug)--that he would be sleeping on the couch for a good while. :lol:
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ashore!
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Nlobb wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:05 pmashore!
and don’t it feel good! Anyone remember that line from the 80s song, Walking on Sunshine?

my candidates for the theme song for the aha moment:

1. What a Feeling (from Flashdance)
2. Chariots of Fire theme song
3. Walking on Sunshine
4. That’s the Way I Like it
5. Rocky theme
6. Round the way girl (hey wait....?)

any others?
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tgc
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Was mostly on the right track but with a little nudge, managed to figure it out!
Carter
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Who may I ask if I am on the right track? I have sent 3 different messages but they are hanging out in my Outbox. I am not sure if they are going anywhere.
Thanks, Carter
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Carter wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:16 pm Who may I ask if I am on the right track? I have sent 3 different messages but they are hanging out in my Outbox. I am not sure if they are going anywhere.
Thanks, Carter
whom

aha

ask me
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SReh26 wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:24 pm
Carter wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:16 pm Who may I ask if I am on the right track? I have sent 3 different messages but they are hanging out in my Outbox. I am not sure if they are going anywhere.
Thanks, Carter
whom

aha

ask me
I knew this was the wrong crowd to play fast and loose with who/whom. Unfortunately that occurred to me after I hit SUBMIT.
Will PM you.
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