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? Well, it's the fifth Tuesday in a month and you know what that means! So here's a tricky grid and what might prove to be a difficult meta. Good luck as you search for the answer to the meta which is an eight letter word.
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 Dec 04, 2022 4:02 pm, edited 4 times in total.
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!
If you find this one too difficult, I have an easier one coming as tomorrow's MEOW.
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!
I will therefore release a couple of early nudges momentarily...
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!
First batch of early nudges, in order of increasing blatancy:
1. The title is an instruction. The hint in the central clue suggests what you have to do.
2. But where should you add letters in? I suggest trying to make the biggest square possible.
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!
Definitely needed the nudges! We are too weak during the work week to resist their siren call. Thanks for giving us the satisfaction of a Tuesday solve! Very enjoyable puzzle!
Team DoubleTow=Ali (who posts here) & Alex
with occasional assistance from son
Solved it earlier today, had the benefit of Ben's pre-release packet so I could peek at the nudges. Hit a bunch of rabbit holes, so really needed them!
I waited for more worthy nudge-less solvers to post first but it looks like we were all in the same boat... So in my case, the castle was less "stormed" and more "spring showered". But good challenge, Ben!
Had already figured out nudge #1, but #2 was a big help.
If you want help with a meta, feel free to PM me. The more specific you are about what you have and what you want, the more likely I can help without spoiling.
(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)
BrennerTJ
Cindy Weatherman
Meg
boharr
Teamdoubletow
markhr
ChrisKochmanski
Darth
Qmark
DIS
KayW
lbray53
Anita and Steve
SJMcK
BarbaraK
which brings us to 19.
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!
3. How do you know what letters to add in? Remember, you are trying to "complete the square", so think about synonyms of the word "square".
4. Did you know that a PLAZA is a square?
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!
Made it almost to the end but needed a slight adjustment that Ben provided. So I can now climb up out of the water I was in, get on the drawbridge and cross that darn MOAT.
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges IF ASKED; metas should be about fun, not frustration. PM me what you have done so far, because often you are closer than you think, and I will try to help you move along.
