"Plurality" May 12, 2023

[OliviaL]

On shore!

[Schmeel]

Ashore!

[jimmyd]

I was hoping for a solvable but interesting meta… and was not disappointed! Thanks Mr. Shenk… on shore.

[chriscross]

On shore - really liked this one. I had the same experience as someone else. Struggled with the grid. Didn’t struggle too hard finding the metanism, but then had a twisty time getting to the final answer.

[SoccerMom]

Onshore! Fun puzzle!

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and grandmas!

[Stukmn]

Firmly ashore.

[Wendy Walker]

Good morning, Muggles! I have the pleasure of filling in for our Cruise Director this week while he is traveling.

A warm welcome to our newest Muggle, JackStrawfromWichita. Thanks so much for joining us!

All are welcome to join the Muggle Zoom meet-up (hosted by ship4u) at 4:30 p.m. Eastern this afternoon, whether you've solved or not. We always have a great time!

So here's the Friday morning status report for this clever, elegant, marvelously constructed challenge by Mike Shenk:

Dr. Tom and Ergcat remain at the ship's bar comparing puzzle notes while Isaac tends to their beverage needs. (BTW, Dr. Tom created the MEOW puzzle this week, "Before and After." Give it a go!)

This week's Page One solvers are (in order) Mikey G, Docison, Kay W, JHSeeman, STMV, MMe, Al Sisti, Paige 11, JetStream, Conrad, Michael M, NebFaninCA, HC Birker, Darth, DPL11, Steroto, EscapeArtist, MHeberlingx100, and MiniMuggle.

And joining those quick solvers on the beach are AaronT, Al Laubenstein, Altosax, Alvibu67; b4alltime, Barbara K, Benchen71, Berto, Beth Tyrpin, BethA, BigPear, Bill Katz, Bird Lives, Bob Cruise Director, Boharr, Bonnibel, Brenner TJ; Chatger, Chris Kochmanski, ChrisCross, Cindy, Clonefitz, CPJohnson, Curtremarks; Dave Kennison, DavyGravy, DBMiller, Debbie C, Dot, Dow Jones; Eagle1279, Eric Porter; Flying Burrito; Georgeall, Gman; Harbo, HeadinHome, Henry Paul, Higgysue, Hoover; Iggystan, Inca; Jace54, JackStrawfromWichita, Jean Rosz, Jeremy Smith, Jim and Anita, JimmyD, Joe;
krf, Kurtalert; Larrry, Laura M, Laurab, LesY, Linsocalm, Little Pigeon, Louwers, Lube On, Lyman; M and M, Magistra, Majordomo Tom, MarkWoychick, MatthewB, MatthewL, Mattythewsjpuzzler, MBryant, Meg, Meowmiao71, MikeB, Miki, MileHighSolver; NDStegs; OliviaL, Omnibus; ReB, Richard, RJY, Rob M, Ron; SamanthaA, Schmeel, Scott M, Ship4u, SJM, Sleepy, SoccerMom, STL-D, Stukmn; TeaJenny, TeamDoubleTow, Tina, Toby, Tom Wilson, Trey; Vandono; Wendy Walker, Whimsy, WSJosh.

And yeah, my nephew ran a GREAT race for Villanova at the Big East tournament last night! I am still a tad hoarse this morning.

[Guffman]

Busy day yesterday, but ashore this morning.

[EVJ]

At sea. I don’t see a thing.
Isaac, quad shot cappuccino, pretty please.

[azdataboy]

I figured the answer after three of the letters were determined last night. I needed to find the fourth. Slept on it and I believe I am on dry land.

[pjc]

Wow - I've got my best-ever streak going right now, but this one is completely flummoxing me. Clearly overthinking it. Hopefully, I figure it out before Mother's Day festivities!

[Red jbb]

Got it! I loved this one, really satisfying.

[grwinski]

Whew! Ashore!

Quite an interesting and tricky meta! But always fun when you get it!

Rita and George

[Acarl]

Ashore! Couldn’t get to it last night but a nice fun solve this am. I’m with the AHA-HUH?-AHA group. Very fun!

[ship4u]

REMINDER: Please join us this afternoon for our Friday Muggle Zoom Session at 4:30 pm Eastern Time. It will prove to be a plurality of fun and you can get to know other muggles a little better! I look forward to seeing everyone there!

Click on the Muggle Zoom Room tab at the top of the page to join us!

[ColinM]

On shore. The grid took me awhile. Enjoyable meta.

[Franklin.Bluth]

Made in to shore. Tricky one.

[Hidden in 3D]

On the shore! Another amazing puzzle/meta from Mr. Shenk!

[Trish]

Well, we thought we were on a roll….solved the grid….found the first step…then…..what???? I have an answer but hubby does not like it! Will try to make the zoom today for confirmation. Then I’ll pour the wine!

[Katiedid]

Got it. That was a fun one!