"Misstate Capitals" - by Patrick Berry -Crossword #5
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"Misstate Capitals" - by Patrick Berry -Crossword #5
Misstate Capitals by Patrick Berry
Attached is Crossword #5.
What thing that you might need while solving is hinted at by this puzzle?
Deadline to submit: Sunday, February 5. 6 pm EST
Attached is Crossword #5.
What thing that you might need while solving is hinted at by this puzzle?
Deadline to submit: Sunday, February 5. 6 pm EST
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Took me a while to nail down the final step, but I finally got it.
An excellent puzzle from Patrick.
An excellent puzzle from Patrick.
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I 100% agree with @markhr, except for the "but I finally got it" part. Oh right, and the "nail down the final step" part.
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And yet I’m still struggling with the WSJ, which many are finding easy. Go figure.
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I never understood people using the E-word. Wouldn't it be more satisfying to say "Man, that was difficult.. and I solved it in 15 minutes."
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Too bad there’s no prize for rabbit holes on this one. What was Patrick thinking? Is his life getting more complicated? Did he want revenge on @Abide? Can’t wait to try his next meta! I finally got it, but it took a small town.
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I haven't, but the Fireball is one I allow myself a get out of frustration free card.
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I would never have solved this without two generous hints. And when I say "generous," I mean both the size of the hints themselves AND the kindness of the hint-givers.
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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I figured the capital letters had to be important, because why Rihanna??? Tried taking them in clue order and it started off good - O-P-E-R- but then UCUSC; nope. Later even put them in theme entry order but wasn't thinking about finding a city I'd never heard of so CUSCOPERU didn't register.
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.)
(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)