"Shortchanged" December 8, 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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Lee-Ann
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#41

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It's been a hot minute (three weeks!) since I solved the Meta. Happy to have it this week. I'm ready to enjoy the weekend and a margarita!
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BarbaraK
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#42

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On shore. Didn’t love all the proper names, especially the two people I don’t know crossing the capital of Estonia.

No rabbit holes on the way, but I do see something that’s not meta related but I expect will give people fits
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.)
Joe K
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#43

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Wow, first guess on mechanism worked. Done and done. G&T for me!
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krf
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#44

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A little slow today, but done.
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SReh26
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#45

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Ode to a T (Bill)

Jerry Powell said, 5.3!
In other words, some cash for free
Finally some for you and me
So I rushed down to buy a T.

Then this dude keeps raising rates
To the level everyone hates
But I was out buying skates
Not subject to taxes by the states

All year long, with energy
I sought to get my cash for free
Bills of varying maturity
Keep it up, Jay, was my plea

But it wasn’t what it seemed
Now the bills are all redeemed
Zero coupon, had I dreamed?
Apparently vainly had I schemed.
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ky-mike
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#46

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On shore. Woodford neat, please.
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Trish
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#47

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On shore! Pouring my wine! 😄🍷
AaronT
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#48

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Solved! Loved that one
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ship4u
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#49

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Tried several things and came up "short." Perhaps we need to "change" our approach. Another round, please, Isaac.
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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Dannyvee
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#50

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Ashore! Found it pretty tough but nice aha moment
I can be found in Sheridan, NY, veejaying. (8)
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grwinski
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#51

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Ashore! A tricky one, which makes figuring it out a bit sweeter!

Rita and George
cheekumbaldy
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#52

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Got it! I’m safe on the beach, Guinness in hand!
Such a smart puzzle! But one small inelegance I’m wondering if anyone else was bothered by …
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Anita
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#53

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On the beach!
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CPJohnson
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#54

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Got it! 5th thing I tried (or maybe the 6th). Whew.
Cynthia
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ImOnToo
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#55

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On shore! 🏖️
Another thinkiator!
Konnie
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hcbirker
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#56

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Finally on shore! Life got in the way of this one.
Heidi
LesY
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#57

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Solved and ashore! Fun puzzle. Happy weekend to all!
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SamKat9
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#58

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On the beach! Negroni for me! :D
Shannon 🐱
PS: If you want help with a meta, PM what you have so I can help without spoiling too much. I've received lots of help in the beginning and I love to pay it forward!
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minimuggle
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#59

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On the beach!!!! That was a fun one
hoover
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#60

Post by hoover »

Yikes, I forgot it was Thursday! Anyway I was in a meeting. But I'm ashore now after a reasonably short dogpaddle.
I don't have anything clever to say, but if I did, it would go here.
Eli
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