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Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 12:26 am
by Richard
Well I first just thought judge but then very quickly saw the trial.

Sometimes the metas are too hard for me. This one was probably too easy but still kind of fun.

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 12:43 am
by escapeartist
DIAL FUDGE - when you drop your bar of soap in the shower

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 12:50 am
by JAQT
My Covid-19 (or 20 or whatever)

Style Pudge

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 12:57 am
by DrTom
Well I am embarrassed to say that I got 1.5 METAs correct. I got the MGWCC but booted the WSJCC because I missed TRIAL, Boy that is two now that I managed ot mess up because of rhyming (MG Night Before Christmas META). I gotta stop wanting to pull the trigger so fast but I never even stopped to look that the FIRST part of each answer was a rhyme as well. So, I retract my earlier statement, apparently the Super Bowl was more rewarding - DRAT!

So Bob, remove me from the landing party.

Oh, Isaac can you open up the bar please, unfortunately I had to return to the ship.....

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 6:03 am
by Streroto
In the medicine world we often talk about

BILE SLUDGE

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 6:14 am
by Omnibus
Omnibus wrote: Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:05 pm It’s cold out - perhaps I could use a lambskin fur from Skye?
I was looking for an ISLE BUDGE.

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:59 am
by RichA2
Photographer's direction to HOF catcher Rodriguez (familiarly):

SMILE PUDGE

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:08 am
by whimsy
So close^^^ -- Make Carlton Fisk mad - RILE PUDGE

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:25 am
by KayW
This week's solve was a worth______ ______

WHILE TRUDGE

(tho TRUDGE is quite an overstatement)

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:59 am
by Dplass
Richard wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 12:26 am Well I first just thought judge but then very quickly saw the trial.

Sometimes the metas are too hard for me. This one was probably too easy but still kind of fun.
It took me forEVER to find "trial"...

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:06 am
by ardentgailla
DrTom wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 12:57 am Well I am embarrassed to say that I got 1.5 METAs correct. I got the MGWCC but booted the WSJCC because I missed TRIAL, Boy that is two now that I managed ot mess up because of rhyming (MG Night Before Christmas META). I gotta stop wanting to pull the trigger so fast but I never even stopped to look that the FIRST part of each answer was a rhyme as well. So, I retract my earlier statement, apparently the Super Bowl was more rewarding - DRAT!

So Bob, remove me from the landing party.

Oh, Isaac can you open up the bar please, unfortunately I had to return to the ship.....
Same here! :o :shock: I got so excited for an "easy win." Maybe next time...

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:53 am
by LizD
Gah! I missed the TRIAL part! 🤬

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:39 am
by CallMeShane
LizD wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:53 am Gah! I missed the TRIAL part! 🤬
Urban dictionary definition:
To Pull A Sisti: obtaining a partial answer; see GRILLED (HAM AND) CHEESE

moral of the story - even the best are not omniscient

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:04 pm
by fuggedabowdit
nice touch with 3-Down clue following the first letters of the title and answer being best known as a trial judge
Maybe an example of a cunning hint or a GUILE NUDGE ??

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:56 pm
by Tom Shea
pouting child
Infantile Grudge

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:06 pm
by Richard
Just saw this at the WSJ site

Hello, WSJ puzzlers! I'm an Audience Interaction Producer at the Journal and I wanted to let you know about a project we're working on. The puzzles team is currently developing a how-to course that will slowly teach new puzzlers how to find the weekly contest's meta answer. All four of the contest puzzles from February will be included in that course, and that may be why this week's contest may seem a bit easier than usual for seasoned puzzle-contest fans. But don't worry, each week our editors will increase the contest's difficulty to ease new solvers into the world of contest puzzles. Good luck to you all and keep an eye out for the crossword contest course coming soon.

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:12 pm
by Al Sisti
CallMeShane wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:39 am
LizD wrote: Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:53 am Gah! I missed the TRIAL part! 🤬
Urban dictionary definition:
To Pull A Sisti: obtaining a partial answer; see GRILLED (HAM AND) CHEESE

moral of the story - even the best are not omniscient
Perfect example!!

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:33 pm
by Abide
Abide wrote: Thu Feb 04, 2021 4:39 pm Got there quickly, but I think some may hit a false shoal halfway to shore.
Fair warning, especially for certain speed swimmers. My guess is 10% overall went with only “judge”.

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:48 pm
by hcbirker
I got trial judge. My only hesitation was that “justice” was in the title. Seemed a little too close, but when I saw the WSJ post, felt better about it.

Re: "Poetic Justice" February 5, 2021

Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 4:42 pm
by jenirvin
Forgot to report in this week, but glad to see that others were scratching their heads over the ease of the swim. The WSJ post really helped with enlightenment.