"Bit Parts" - May 7, 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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Joepickett
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iggystan wrote: Thu May 06, 2021 5:53 pm On shore. Expect a lot of correct answers this week.
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On shore! Getting a spot on the beach early before it gets too crowded
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So I’m on the shore on Thursday evening with the Friday puzzle not even in actual print and what page am I on?!
Oh well. Back to the Monday Encyclopedia Brown meta.
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#124

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I deeply appreciate others who admit to not getting this right away. Like last week googling NBA teams, this week I will probably end up googling candy brands. When, oh when, will the meta rely on truly general knowledge, like, I dunno, electron transition energies in the lithium atom?
For nudges, feel free to PM me. I won't have a clue how to help you, but you might shove me ashore.
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#125

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I think I made it but could use a second set of eyes if anyone is willing.

//Edit: @Omnibus checked me...I'm ashore. Thanks!
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#126

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Husband and I are on shore. I'm drinking... milk, actually. :)
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#127

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Laura M wrote: Thu May 06, 2021 7:54 pm Reminder @MamaE @ajk @VincentM @JetStream and anyone else I missed:

The WSJ online submission form is really picky. I'm not sure exactly what trips it up, but I've run into a few things so now I always specify my answer without any special characters or punctuation.

(Also, the grid needs to be completely filled out in "pen," although it doesn't matter if it's correct.)
Ahhh. I just did the puzzle via the .puz file (not a huge fan of the interface on the site). As soon as I filled out the grid it let me bring up the submit box. :) Thanks for the tip.
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#128

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Finally got to sit down and relax with this tonight... and it was delicious! ( :

Working all day in preparation for leaving early tomorrow to meet our newest grand baby — a little brother for the kid in my photo tile ——->

On shore. I’ll have a stiff full-caff coffee.. miles to go before I sleep.
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I thought the grid was harder than the meta. Once I had the grid, the meta came right away.

Ashore.

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#130

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Grid definitely harder than usual. Finally ashore with the meta this week. Maybe I can finally get a streak going...
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#131

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On shore. I get the feeling it will be hard to socially distance on the beach this week!

(Also now I want candy...)
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#132

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On shore faster than ever! Enjoying my two word candy brand, one of my favorites.
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On shore and submitted. OJ or V8 for me today.
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#134

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Ashore, with a Sea Sun pinot noir.
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#135

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Either on shore or in a very strange rabbit hole! Would someone be willing to PM me and double check my work?

Edit: Confirmed with periperi - thanks! Onshore!
Last edited by Cosmo on Thu May 06, 2021 11:13 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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#136

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On shore!

Now I need some sugar - maybe a pina colada?
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#137

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On shore. Loved it!
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#138

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After several clueless weeks, this one clicked. Must admit, however, that due to my not-so-great penmanship and thereby misreading a letter in 1D, spent some time down a rabbit hole that had me totally stymied. When I realized my faux pas, and the letter emerged properly, got to the right place. Having said that, had to grapple a little with finalizing my solution but arrived at what I believe is the right spot and a place on the beach. Nice to see all you Muggles after weeks of hanging with Isaac.
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#139

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On shore and starting to be less scared of numbers in parentheses. I'll have a Founders KBS please.
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#140

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Is there a .puz version available on Thursdays?
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