Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? A weekly meta crossword constructed by forum member Ben (aka benchen71). These metas range from relatively easy to more challenging, depending on how many Australianisms he puts in them! Puzzles are posted in a new thread every Tuesday, with nudges appearing on Saturdays, and the solution coming out on Mondays. (At least, that's the plan. Given he lives in Australia, and they are so far ahead of the US time-zone-wise, things may get posted early!)
Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? Apparently, if you are a struggling content creator it really is up to you to get your stuff out there and in front of the eyeballs of potential customers. Social media helps, but these days you have to utilise every possible avenue at your disposal. Hence this puzzle, in which the answer to the meta is an author. (Google may be necessary!)
The easiest way to submit is on Crosshare (and you get instant feedback and unlimited attempts!) But you can also PM me with your submission. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.
Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Nov 13, 2022 4:53 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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We're nearly at the end of the first 24 hours. Here's the first list of successful solvers:
Hector
woozy
rjy
Dow Jones
Schmeel
Cindy Weatherman
Meg
Alex Sisti
edestlin
boharr
Tom Wilson
Mikey G
Darth
Carolyn
Dave C
Sharkicicles
DebbieC
markhr
Darrell
hoover
Bbaack
ChrisKochmanski
KayW
Jaclyn
That's 24 to get us started!
Check out "The MOAT Mini Pack of Marching Bands" here. US$5 gets you 7 Marching Bands which, hard enough on their own, now contain metas too. And once again there's a mega-meta!
Check out "The MOAT Mini Pack of Marching Bands" here. US$5 gets you 7 Marching Bands which, hard enough on their own, now contain metas too. And once again there's a mega-meta!
1. There are no overt hints in the grid. However, you might notice something about the grid itself.
2. The grid is not entirely symmetric.
3. Three clues also have a certain similarity about them.
4. Unless you recognise the author from the titles (which is unfortunately rather unlikely!) you will need to utilise Google.
Check out "The MOAT Mini Pack of Marching Bands" here. US$5 gets you 7 Marching Bands which, hard enough on their own, now contain metas too. And once again there's a mega-meta!
Promoted myself across the moat -and learned something 
Thanks, Ben.
