"Heads and Tails " June 9, 2023

A place to discuss the weekly Wall Street Journal Crossword Puzzle Contest, starting every Thursday around 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please do not post any answers or hints before the contest deadline which is midnight Sunday Eastern time.
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Plymouthrock
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ky-mike wrote: ↑Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:25 pm On shore as well. Woodford, neat please.
My hometown. Woodford County. Four or five farms from Woodford Reserve. But I’ll have a Hazy, breaking through the fog. This one was a tad trying.
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I have had so many "...oh this has to be it" moments but unfortunately none of them are it. I get 4 of somehting and can't find the fifth, perhaps it is time for me to find the fifth and see if that improves my thinking? It is going ot be a long week-end because the exact same thing is happening with MGWCC. Rats!
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
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Harbo
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#163

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Ashore. Had to let it stew overnight.
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#164

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Ashore. While waiting for the Zoom call to start, the AHA moment came.
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#165

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Thanks, Zoomers! I just heard one little hint, and the aha moment arrived. Great puzzle!
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#166

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Got a late start this week - have made it to shore after staring at some initial steps for awhile. As a reward, requesting something classy, maybe a good Pouilly-Fuisse to quench my thirst after 3 days of hellish smoke.
Channeling Molly Weasley on a good day.
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Henry Paul
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#167

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We've got nothing.

Waving to y'all on the shore while we sit with Isaac. Encouraged by the many notes of "over thought things but then saw it" -- wish us luck on that front.

For those of you on the E. Coast experiencing the apocalyptic weather -- we in NorCal certainly relate from the awfulness of 2020 and hope it clears soon. :-(
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#168

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Ashore after Zoom confirmed step 1.
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#169

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On shore, thanks to the smart zoomers!
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After treading water for far too long, the trusty Zoom crew led me safely to shore. And with some exciting unintended unmuted commentary this week! ;)

Have a great weekend, folks!
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#171

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Great to see everyone on the zoom today! Thanks for coming. Sorry about the audio issues. It must have been the meta gods trying to interrupt our solving journey.
Don & Cynthia

We are always happy to get to know other muggles and help in any way! PM's are always welcome. The next best thing to winning a mug is helping a fellow muggle win a mug!
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#172

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Sometimes I make these too hard when the solution is easy (after I see it, of course). On the beach.
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#173

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I've solved the grid the past 3 weeks, but among travel, work and family, I haven't had much time to spend with the meta. No success with Hail Marys, either.

Thanks to the Zoomers today for a critical clue to step one. I then dropped off the meeting, and it was a quick swim to step two, step three. Voila, sand! My toes had almost forgotten what the beach feels like.

Cabana boy, make it a dry red Veneto, please.
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#174

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Bob, count me still AT SEA.
Last edited by EVJ on Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:16 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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#175

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Solved
If I’ve solved and you need a nudge, you can PM me. Happy to pay it forward. ;)
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#176

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31 Down wrote: ↑Fri Jun 09, 2023 2:36 pm OFF TOPIC

Don't normally do the NYT early week but a friend recommended the Tuesday's (6/6) puzzle. It was a FANTASTIC construction. Think everyone here would appreciate it!
I usually do them beginning on Wednesdays. Have been too busy the past 2 weeks. Thanks for the tip!
Konnie
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#177

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Thanks to the Friday Zoom Room Crew. It got us oriented in the correct direction and we solved, on shore. You all are always helpful and entertaining.

Don and Lisa
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#178

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Ashore with a bit of luck and not a lot of trouble.

Fun puzzle!

MaiTai for me please.

Aloha!
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DrTom wrote: ↑Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:24 pm I have had so many "...oh this has to be it" moments but unfortunately none of them are it. I get 4 of somehting and can't find the fifth, perhaps it is time for me to find the fifth and see if that improves my thinking? It is going ot be a long week-end because the exact same thing is happening with MGWCC. Rats!
I have confidence that you will prevail!
Konnie
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#180

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Ashore! In the mood for a Old Fashoned, please.
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