#656 - "Poetry in Motion"

[cbarbee002]

Kirk: "We need some more (brain) power Scotty!"
Scott: "I'm giving her all she's got sir, but if I push these impulse(s) . . . . too hard in the condition they're in, they'll blow apart."

Stuck after step 1. I don't think it's a spoiler to say that I like the way the theme hangs together though. Will get there.

[Laura M]

Beam me up! Nice! I think I noticed things in the reverse order from what was intended, but it worked out.

Ending the year on a streak of 18, with 49 for the year, which seems way too high! I'll have to look back at my comments here to see if there was a mistake somehow.

Edit: Huh, I guess it's accurate! I missed #629, #635 and #638.

[mpmanning]

I couldn't solve this this week 4 puzzle alone, or at least it seemed that way. Found some interesting factoids but no clear answer to other obvious questions (GAP?). So I paired with a buddy, RNR. No, not Red Nosed Reindeer! We made satisfactory progress and came to what we believe is the answer. I sent in the answer with a NO answer to the "Individual solve?" box. As I do not know how the leaderboard works if you check this box, I may have to wait for noon on Tuesday to check the answer on CrosswordFiend.

[Cindy]

I couldn't solve this this week 4 puzzle alone, or at least it seemed that way. Found some interesting factoids but no clear answer to other obvious questions (GAP?). So I paired with a buddy, RNR. No, not Red Nosed Reindeer! We made satisfactory progress and came to what we believe is the answer. I sent in the answer with a NO answer to the "Individual solve?" box. As I do not know how the leaderboard works if you check this box, I may have to wait for noon on Tuesday to check the answer on CrosswordFiend.

The leader board works the same no matter solo solve or not. If he updates and you are not on the board check the overall tab. If you are there and not in the this week tab, you submitted an incorrect answer.

[Dplass]

Beam me up, after some nudges from a few kind strangers.

[dudeski]

Beam me up. Happy holidays all.
But don’t get too comfortable, January has 5 Fridays.

[AnswerPfinder]

Beam me up! Got it last night, and I agree it didn't seem nearly as hard as a normal week 4.

Also, this seems appropriate for here: https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2 ... -pandemic/

[cbarbee002]

After a confirmatory nudge re direction, I can confirm that the Dilithium Crystals (aka Blantons) held up and I was successfully beamed up.

[burak]

MMM and WSJCC were very quick solves for me this week, but with this one I'm not seeing what others are seeing yet. I feel like I'll solve this one if/when I make sense of the title.

[HeadinHome]

Submitted my (correct) answer yesterday but forgot to post here. I saw and identified all the breadcrumbs early (because of my 5th-grade teacher..) and only noticed the confirmation of same as I was looking for the next step. Clever puzzle, and I’m thinking it was probably fun to construct!

Beam me up!

[Janet P]

Beamed up!

[hashbrown]

Been staring at my filled grid and list of clues since Christmas Day - would greatly appreciate it if someone could give me a small nudge on where to get started please.

E: Beam me up!

[burak]

MMM and WSJCC were very quick solves for me this week, but with this one I'm not seeing what others are seeing yet. I feel like I'll solve this one if/when I make sense of the title.

I went directly to Step 2, went back to Step 1 and then forward again. I was confused as to what the click would be, but when you get it, you'll get it. Cute puzzle!

[802puzzler]

I think this week 4 puzzle was a gift! Done and beamed up!

[flamingbear]

I think I’m done. Seems legitimate, just waiting for confirmation. It must be an easy week 4, or at least in my wheel house. Or I have submitted the wrong answer.

Edit. It was an easier week four puzzle

[LKushner]

Got the answer. Will never hang my stocking by the fireplace again!

[EmilyW]

Beam me up, pending confirmation. Week 3 I couldn't get even after I knew the answer, but this one I got before I finished the grid. Going to celebrate this as well as the Chiefs clinching top seed with a Martin City Brewing Co. Kentucky Friar.

[Joe Ross]

Joining the beamed-up crowd and happy to be here. The holiday allowed me to make this puzzle harder than it should have been. HAPPY NEW YEAR!





Having finally solved, I can take it easy with alls y'alls.

[AB943]

I'm in a similar state to last week, where I have step 1 but would appreciate a nudge. My 2020 MGWCC was going well until this meta and the last one, frustratingly.

Edit: never mind, I got it. Quite a few blind alleys I went down!

[mel87]

Been staring at this all weekend trying to figure it out—would appreciate ANY nudges!

EDIT: beam me up!