"Opening Act" December 27, 2025

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.
JRS51
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Ashore, had the answer before completing the grid as many others have already reported.
Or not? —- but we must all suppress the bad vibes of a possible pageant!
Qmark
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#202

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Joining the crowd on shore...happy holidays everyone!
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ship4u
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#203

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A fun time on the Friday Zoom, short but sweet! A very pleasant way to end the year.

In case anyone was wondering where all of the nice people are, the answer is right here in this muggle group! Happy New Year everyone!!
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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ReB
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#204

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Joining the crowds on the beach.
Trey
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#205

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Marion, Jill, Mitch and I are joining what I believe will be a rather crowded beach this week.......unlike the last few!
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SeanS
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#206

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Ashore! Happy New year all.
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Deb F
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#207

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Just love that ZooMuggle crowd. Got me out of my rabbit hole and, just like that, solved it. Happily on shore.

Thanks, everyone. A Happy New Year to all!
SewYoung
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ship4u wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 4:53 pm A fun time on the Friday Zoom, short but sweet! A very pleasant way to end the year.

In case anyone was wondering where all of the nice people are, the answer is right here in this muggle group! Happy New Year everyone!!
Darn it!! I meant to be there but let the time get away..........
Dow Jones
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#209

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Ashore !!
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#210

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I've convinced myself that the obvious is not our answer to the Meta, and have finally submitted my answer. I maybe overthinking it, but I feel like there lies a bit more the confirmation in the grid to my answer than simply handing it to us on a platter. I may be a 1% of incorrect answers on Monday for Mike Miller's synopsis, but Danger is my middle name. Happy Weekend everybody.
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!
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Tom Shea
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#211

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Kas 1.5

I think Mr. Gaffney heard my screams from the boat for the last month and decided to show pity.

On shore in Waikiki.
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Hau'oli Makahiki Hou
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#212

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It hardly is worth mentioning, but I am ashore.
WSJosh
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#213

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Quick trip to shore this week.
RVAtoOBX
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#214

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Looks like I actually solved this solo, wonders never cease. Now to find a spot on the crowded beach to enjoy my Margarita.
"If the little grey cells are not exercised, they grow the rust." Hercule Poirot
iblinked
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#215

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On shore, after a long hiatus.
Sloane
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#216

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Swam quickly to shore ~ without much exertion I must say. Wishing all of my fellow muggles a healthy and happy new year. Cheers to 2025!!
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Cindy N
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#217

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Ashore. And regarding feeling pageanted - it is that time of year, folks. Just sayin'
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DrTom
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#218

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DaveG wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:34 pm I've convinced myself that the obvious is not our answer to the Meta, and have finally submitted my answer. I maybe overthinking it, but I feel like there lies a bit more the confirmation in the grid to my answer than simply handing it to us on a platter. I may be a 1% of incorrect answers on Monday for Mike Miller's synopsis, but Danger is my middle name. Happy Weekend everybody.
This will be fun reading. I will either be crestfallen or consoling but either way I am bookmarking Dave Danger G for Monday perusal.

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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.
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rjy
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#219

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Late start this weekend, but quick trip to shore … if that’s where I really am. Hmmm
Ray
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DannyWalter
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#220

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Nobody goes there anymore, it's too crowded. But I am ashore.
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