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? Sometimes you just don't have the energy to finish your exclamations of dismay. If you can relate, then this puzzle is for you. The answer to the meta is a ten-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.
Things will be slightly different this week, however. I've posted this as I head out on a school camp. For the next four days I will be canoeing down the Murray River with a bunch of year 10 students avoiding sunburn during the day, and sleeping in a tent while avoiding mosquitos at night. Not my idea of fun at all! So there won't be any PM responses or solver updates (and the nudges will be delayed) until I get back Friday evening, Aussie time.
Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Mar 26, 2023 5:12 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Excellent puzzle! Clean grid with just one letter I didn’t know, and very clever and well executed mechanism.
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.
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Didn't see it right away this morning, but upon return it popped right out. Brief delay due to spelling ineptitude on my part.
Fun one, thanks.
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Gosh this looks like something I ought to be able to solve. Maybe it is time to put it aside and have a drink.
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.
Fantastic meta, Ben! I hope your trip ends up better than expected.
