"I Got The Drop On You" by benchen71
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"I Got The Drop On You" by benchen71
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benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)
Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? I should have been working on my thesis today but I just couldn't face it (I'll blame that on a slight headache). But a meta crossword? Oh yes, that's definitely doable! The answer to the meta is a two-word phrase.
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.
I Got The Drop On You - Online Form
I Got The Drop On You - PUZ
I Got The Drop On You - PDF
I Got The Drop On You - spreadsheet
Nudges are here.
The solution is here.
benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)
Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? I should have been working on my thesis today but I just couldn't face it (I'll blame that on a slight headache). But a meta crossword? Oh yes, that's definitely doable! The answer to the meta is a two-word phrase.
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.
I Got The Drop On You - Online Form
I Got The Drop On You - PUZ
I Got The Drop On You - PDF
I Got The Drop On You - spreadsheet
Nudges are here.
The solution is here.
Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Aug 06, 2023 7:33 pm, edited 3 times in total.
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Most crossed, castle stormed… fun, no math required (phew!) Thanks Ben!
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Moat crossed! Appreciate the fact that it didn’t make me 18ac… thanks Ben!
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I hate to encourage educational delinquents, but I'm glad you played hooky in order to give us this fun meta. (Hmm, can you work this into your thesis somehow?

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Had time this morning to get off the couch with the MMM and cross the MOAT with my morning coffee...another great meta. Thanks Ben!
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I pulled this pig across the drawbridge. He's just a little guy, so not destined to be sausage any time soon. Nice puzzle, Ben.
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MOAT crossed. Thanks Ben.
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Moat crossed, castle stormed, tavern visited for a few drops of mead. Thanks for the puzzle, Ben!
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Fun and no math - now you are talking! MOAT crossed, Thanks Ben
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.
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Solved upon second look. Fun stuff, thanks.
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Crossed the moat and got to work --
(Did someone say Drop?)
Thanks, Ben!
(Did someone say Drop?)
Thanks, Ben!