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.
WC50 wrote: Thu Dec 26, 2024 7:08 pm
There’s a compelling second answer here. Let’s hope it’s not another Christmas PAGEANT.
I'm interested in learning more... I sent you a PM. I had a thought this morning, but seemed too inane to actually pursue. I'm just nervous there doesn't seem to be anything that verifies the obvious solution, so thinking that we're all missing a final step.
If you see me on the beach, feel free to pm for a nudge. After all the help I’ve got, I am happy to send it forward when I can!
Well that was either a new bike or a piece of coal. It seems like it cannot be much else, but then I've thought that before. Personally I think we are all being just a tad too paranoid, but that is the "once bitten, twice shy" thing. At any rate I submitted and can't take it back so, onward and forward.
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.
Ashore!
I was busy yesterday (new picture). The nasty cold was already setting in before we spent the day outside (so that's not the cause).
Between the two, I only just got to the puzzle, and am happy that it didn't tax my foggy brain too hard.
Bespoke nudges available upon request (if I'm on shore, off the couch, in the castle, petting an un-bagged cat, ...).
Let me know how small or large a hint you want, or hit me with a specific question(s).
Bob cruise director wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 11:41 am
Goof Friday morning muggles.
The tenders are full bringing muggles to shore. Be sure to tip them well for the work that they do.
So far we have 171 on the shore. Isaac has started taking the year end inventory to get ready for New Year's Eve on the ship and transport the necessary booze to the Tiki Bar on the shore.
Don't forget the 4:30 zoom call today just to check in and say hello to other muggles.
I've had a lot of Goof Friday's
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.
WC50 wrote: Thu Dec 26, 2024 7:08 pm
There’s a compelling second answer here. Let’s hope it’s not another Christmas PAGEANT.
Looking forward to reading about it post-deadline, as is @The XWord Rabbit, I'm sure!
I had to look this up, @LadyBird:
So, is that the bird that I would want at Rick's Café?
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.
DrTom wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 12:48 pm
Well that was either a new bike or a piece of coal. It seems like it cannot be much else, but then I've thought that before. Personally I think we are all being just a tad too paranoid, but that is the "once bitten, twice shy" thing. At any rate I submitted and can't take it back so, onward and forward.
Mixed Emotions sml.png
I feel that it is a 100%er
But that the reason it is a 100%er is a very very bad and invalid one and a legal and valid meta should have a better more "clinchier" reason.
I can't believe I waited to finish the grid before solving... what a breezy ride to shore. Hoping the Muggles both far and wide have a wonderful New Year! Looking forward to spending it in front of a roaring fire and a tray of cocktails.
