MEOW #169 - Lateral Thinking
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MEOW #169 - Lateral Thinking
Hey, it's Darth here, excited to present today's MEOW! The idea for this meta was formed after a family event during the holidays. It was originally titled "Cryptic Collaboration" with a plan toward a meta challenge that would encourage a "group" solve. Not to worry, it's much tamer now and more accessible.
I'd love to say more, but I don't want to spoil the joy of discovery. After all, that's what "lateral thinking" is all about!
The answer to this meta is a group activity.
(Oh, and a special shout out to @DrTom for the helpful advice and to @Joe Ross for the technical help.)
Lateral Thinking
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I'd love to say more, but I don't want to spoil the joy of discovery. After all, that's what "lateral thinking" is all about!
The answer to this meta is a group activity.
(Oh, and a special shout out to @DrTom for the helpful advice and to @Joe Ross for the technical help.)
Lateral Thinking
crosshare
PUZ
spreadsheet
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Cat is free and taking a post-breakfast nap (which could be a group activity except (a) I've got to go to work and (b) the other cats are upstairs).
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Cat is free and enjoying some of our rare sunshine.
Very fun solve! Thanks.
Very fun solve! Thanks.
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The cat is on the prowl!
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The cat is off the crouch and laterally flying through the air. Fun one.
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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.
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Cat is out - thanks, Darth!
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That was fun, and no need to go to the dark side because the force was with us.
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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Needed a second look, but then it fell quickly. Fun stuff, thanks.
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Cat is free! Fun one, Darth.
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta!
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Cat says this was the purrrfect challenge for a tired kitty after a long day of work! Thanks for the fun, Darth!
The other Wendy.
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Cat is out, thanks to a helping hand from a fellow muggle. Thanks for creating the puzzle, @Darth!
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