MGWCC #807 — “That’s a Stretch”
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MGWCC #807 — “That’s a Stretch”
MGWCC #807 — Friday, November 17th, 2023 — “That’s a Stretch”
THIS WEEK’S INSTRUCTIONS:
No instructions given here since there are no-instructions options available.
Solve well, and be not led astray by words intended to deceive.
Matt
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THIS WEEK’S INSTRUCTIONS:
No instructions given here since there are no-instructions options available.
Solve well, and be not led astray by words intended to deceive.
Matt
B-to-Z Vwllss Crsswrds:
Try out Peter Gordon's new Kickstarter for his B-t-Z Vowelless Crosswords! All consonants! I’ve tested a number of these and they’re crazy fun. Lead your brain down all sorts of wild trails. Try them HERE.
Question and Answer session with Matt Gaffney on Saturday, October 28, 7:30 PM ET.
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- MMe
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This looks like it would have been a fun downs-only, no-instructions one, if anyone is on the fence about that
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- Dannyvee
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I'd be curious to know if anyone solves the meta that way-- not sure what your in would be
I can be found in Sheridan, NY, veejaying. (8)
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"Does Ginger Cat exercise?"
"Well, that's a stretch."
Fun one today! Have a great puzzling weekend!
Mikey G
"Well, that's a stretch."
Fun one today! Have a great puzzling weekend!
Mikey G
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- Joe
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What am I even going to do this weekend with this and the WSJ solved?
Happy to give nudges. If you notice I've solved, please tell me about avenues you've explored so I can nudge you in the right direction and not off a cliff.
- cbarbee002
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Well, the Week 1 became a 2, week 2 became a 3, and now we have the Week 1 replacement. Awaiting beamage.
- Jeremy Smith
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On the board. Stretched this one into a 17 minute solve, including printing and submitiing.
- MajordomoTom
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ditto
clean the garage?
"Lots of planets have a North", the Ninth Doctor.
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Awaiting the beam... [Definitely a week 1, but I have a question about that for afterwards...]
... and I'm beamed at #144.
... and I'm beamed at #144.
Last edited by benchen71 on Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:19 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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- DrTom
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There's that week 1!!!
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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What to do? <Shameless plug alert> Solve my SSS on Sunday morning!
And until then, get caught up on last week's SSS, MMM, MOAT, and MEOW.
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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I tried but couldn’t get it. This seems like a tough one for downs only with no instructions.
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Awaiting beamage...
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I'm glad other people had the same thought!
I enjoy solving the Monday/Tuesday WSJ crosswords with just the across clues, but solving this particular meta with only the downs seems like a whole other level of difficulty.
Extreme solvers, please post your technique on Tuesday!
- BarbaraK
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I tried downs only, but had a bunch of blank squares plus some that turned out to be wrong when I checked the across clues.
I did figure it out without instructions (but checked before submitting). I can't imagine how someone could get the meta downs only and no instructions. If someone does, I'd also love to hear Tuesday about how you did it.
I did figure it out without instructions (but checked before submitting). I can't imagine how someone could get the meta downs only and no instructions. If someone does, I'd also love to hear Tuesday about how you did it.
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.
(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)
(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)
- woozy
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Disagree with his ratings. Week 1 most certainly didn't play as a week 2. It played as a week 3. And week 2 played.... well, as a week 2 in my opinion.
But this one definitely played as a week 1.
But this one definitely played as a week 1.
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My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.