"Box Of Tricks" by benchen71
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"Box Of Tricks" by benchen71
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benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)
Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? When at first you can't solve someone else's meta, you're supposed to try and try again. The alternative is to come up with a meta of your own that utilises the meta mechanism that didn't work with that other meta. This is one of those. So have at it: and if you don't get it immediately then go and make your own meta! I guess this is the "pay-it-forward" approach to meta creation? Anyway, you're looking for a 5-letter word.
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.
Box Of Tricks - Crosshare
Box Of Tricks - PUZ
Box Of Tricks - PDF
Nudges are here.
The solution is here.
benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)
Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? When at first you can't solve someone else's meta, you're supposed to try and try again. The alternative is to come up with a meta of your own that utilises the meta mechanism that didn't work with that other meta. This is one of those. So have at it: and if you don't get it immediately then go and make your own meta! I guess this is the "pay-it-forward" approach to meta creation? Anyway, you're looking for a 5-letter word.
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.
Box Of Tricks - Crosshare
Box Of Tricks - PUZ
Box Of Tricks - PDF
Nudges are here.
The solution is here.
Last edited by benchen71 on Sun May 26, 2024 7:13 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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! ![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
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Bazinga! Wait, that's seven letters. MOAT! Only four. CROSSED! Seven again. YOWZA! There we go, that's five.
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MOAT crossed!
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
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Crossed & Stormed! Had to put it down / pick it back up repeatedly until the aha! finally surfaced. Fun one, Ben, thanks!
Ray
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Moat crossed, castle stormed, strongbox looted. Thanks for the puzzle, Ben!
Matthew
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Nice cross to the castle, not tricky at all - well not terribly tricky that is.
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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Contest Crosswords Combating Cancer (CCCC) is a bundle of 16 metapuzzles created to help raise money for cancer-related charities. It is available at CrosswordsForCancer.com.
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MOAT is in the rearview mirror. Thanks, Ben!
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No hard trick storming this castle! Fun & gettable meta, with enjoyable cluing and fill - thanks Ben!
The other Wendy. ![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
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Crossed the moat -- found a friend --
Nice little package -- Thanks, Ben!-
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We're approaching the end of the first 24 hour period, and we have 44 solvers to start us off!
hoover
Danny K Bernstein
Tom Wilson
Cindy Weatherman
Hector
LarsCaine
Darth
Pair O Ducks
Alex Sisti
I K Snamhcok
Meg
JM
DCBilly
boharr
lbray53
rjy
kurtalert
woozy
heidi
Scrivimancer
MatthewL
DrTom
John Oresko
Johnny Luau
Laura M
Jeremy Smith
KayW
markhr
Capn Rick
Steve M
Carolyn
BarbaraK
Tim
Paul S
LindaPRmaven
HeadinHome
Qmark
Tyrpmom
Mr Tex
Gutman
whimsy
Berto
Dow Jones
Spid4567
hoover
Danny K Bernstein
Tom Wilson
Cindy Weatherman
Hector
LarsCaine
Darth
Pair O Ducks
Alex Sisti
I K Snamhcok
Meg
JM
DCBilly
boharr
lbray53
rjy
kurtalert
woozy
heidi
Scrivimancer
MatthewL
DrTom
John Oresko
Johnny Luau
Laura M
Jeremy Smith
KayW
markhr
Capn Rick
Steve M
Carolyn
BarbaraK
Tim
Paul S
LindaPRmaven
HeadinHome
Qmark
Tyrpmom
Mr Tex
Gutman
whimsy
Berto
Dow Jones
Spid4567
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! ![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
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