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? I put this puzzle together while being treated for kidney stones - yikes, those little things are painful! So it is possible that this one won't hang together as well as you might expect. So with that caveat, jump in and see if you can solve the meta by discovering a two-word movie title.
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.
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ChrisKochmanski wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:03 am
Crossed! Stormed!
Though note that I’ve posted a question for you, Ben, with my Crosshare submission.
Thanks!
I've replied to your question. However, it might not show up immediately given Crosshare's caching issue.
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lbray53 wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 2:59 pm
Between this puzzle and the MMM it is apparent to me that I do not watch enough movies. I am still "Missing Something" despite my"Best Intentions".
lbray53 wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 2:59 pm
Between this puzzle and the MMM it is apparent to me that I do not watch enough movies. I am still "Missing Something" despite my"Best Intentions".
Oh I'm sure you've all heard of the MMM puzzle. Like, 100% sure.
There's still just over an hour until the end of the first 24 hours, but here's the state of play as it stands currently:
ChrisKochmanski
SeamusOL
woozy
Cindy Heisler
Pair O Ducks
Alex Sisti
Meg
DIS
boharr
markhr
CPJohnson
ajk
Tyrpmom
ChrisCross
Carolyn
Darth
MatthewL
Hector
Ergcat
whimsy
Bbaack
Cindy Weatherman
Dave C
Qmark
Gutman
That's 25 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!
It's Friday morning here in Oz, so that means nudges! But first a solver update:
Laura M
frostyjhammer
Johnny Luau
Golem
lbray53
Sharkicicles
heidi
BarbaraK
We're up to 33 now.
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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. The clue for 41 across points to the title: "Planet with a moon whose name looks like a number, both of which are found in this puzzle's title."
2. The moon in question is IO. What number does that look like?
3. The main clue is the puzzle's title, but read in a certain way.
4. You're looking for "best in ten"tions.
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!
Nudged across the moat. Clever! Thanks, Ben. I hope creating the meta provided a distraction from your treatment.