"Urban Shift" - October 1, 2021

[Lyman]

Ashore. And after a Boy Scout campout, looking forward to a celebratory libation.

[Inca]

Right now, it looks like I'm going to be upset with myself Monday morning. I feel like I am just not seeing something that should be apparent to me.

[Cbaudhuin]

I’m with Inca.
New to the group… been working these for a few months now with mixed success.
But just not seeing this one.

[iggystan]

On shore.

Completed the grid Friday, but didn't really look at the meta until this afternoon during the football game.

[Eric Porter]

I needed help to get to shore for the second week in a row. I was looking in all the wrong places.

Solving a contest crossword is about spotting clues and knowing what to do when you see them. Every one's a learning opportunity.

[David R]

I got it, had the idea but took me way too long due to silly mistakes, had to put the football game on to mute and actually focus.

[Lube On]

Needed help from the wife! Yay! Finally.

[RussHiggins]

Well, I'll have to resort to a Hail Mary this week. I'm just not seeing the mechanism.

[ajk]

Yeah, not happening this week. Don't even have a start.

[qvart]

Ashore, but may have landed in a rabbit hole.

[hcbirker]

Very clever Mr. Shenk. Finally got it after encouragement from Wendy. I had tried the right path but wasn't careful enough and abandoned it too early. Won't submit.

[JJD]

Just picked up the puzzle, quickly completed the grid and excavated the first (of many?) rabbit holes.

[seahawks_seashanty]

Was able to come back to the puzzle and pull out the answer! Late Sunday drinks, plus a Seahawks victory, life is sweet!

[pilsbandy]

First time posting here, have been doing these for months on and off with mixed success. This week would make 3 correct in a row for me. I've solved the grid but cannot figure out the meta. Could anybody offer a nudge?

[Ben B]

We are onshore! We were also on a scout trip this weekend so just picked up the meta and made it under the wire. Exhausted but always a smile when the AHA moment arrives.

[pilsbandy]

I am ashore with the help of @boharr ! Lovely community you folks have here, I think I'll stay if you have room for me.

[Ann]

I think my brain has deteriorated. Nothing

[Susan Goldberg]

So, I solved the grid Friday and after no immediate enlightenment, put it down. Life happened, and I could not engage in my typical obsession over the meta. Sat down tonight and realized I have to deal with Tom Brady v the Pats. Watching with Isaac.

[JJD]

Looking for a nudge, even after the deadline. Thanks.

[JJD]

Aha, the nudge got me to look at one of my previous rabbit holes more closely and fix my errors. Thanks.
Ashore.