"Well-Rounded" January 31, 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.
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BarbaraK
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#201

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badatmetas wrote: Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:11 am
BarbaraK wrote: Thu Jan 30, 2025 6:14 pm Well that was different! On shore. Really loved the shoutout to 24A.
Would love a nudge if you could PM me one!?
Sorry I didn't see this earlier. I've been out all day and didn't check the board. But looks like you got it. Congratulations!
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.

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#202

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Al Sisti wrote: Sat Feb 01, 2025 1:29 pm
Bob cruise director wrote: Sat Feb 01, 2025 10:46 am This week's earworm is from The Thomas Crown Affair. About the only movie that I know where the remake is better than the original.
Well, duh; Rene Russo...
Father of the Bride. My Father In-Law was a big Spencer Tracy fan so he may haunt me tonight for posting this but Steve Martin just killed it.
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Ben B
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#203

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Took an afternoon plunge and found the shore. Inspiration actually hit while reading these comments! Happy rest of your weekend everyone.
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ship4u wrote: Sat Feb 01, 2025 11:04 am My apologies to muggle friends who PM'd me last weekend and I was slow to check my messages and respond.

I was busy installing an oak floor in a new extension on the back of our house.
Do you make house calls? I could use some oak flooring. You bring the tools, I supply the Smithwick's?
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#205

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Finally found my way to a shore after several fruitless rabbit holes. If it’s the right shore, I made it much more complicated than need be.
EDIT: Awoke this morning with certainty that I made it to the right shore.
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#206

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Count me ashore. Celebratory shot before I go, 24A! What’s that? It’s on the house (boat)? You’re too kind.
Dickie Dunn wrote this, it's gotta be true.
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Relic
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#207

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Not seeing a path, so I'm hanging out on the boat with the bartender, what's his name. We'll see what light Sunday morning brings. 'night all!
Good luck to all for a successful solve. If you see that I'm ashore - rare occasion of late - message me if you'd like a nudge. Be sure to include your progress so I can know better how to assist.

Alan A. and Maggie Muggle
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#208

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Fastest solo solve for me since I started these. Huzzah!
...Remember there are worse things than a shattered chandelier...

If you see I'm ashore and need a nudge, feel free to message me.
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#209

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Didn't get to the puzzle until Sat afternoon, and stared blankly for many hours. Finally came to me lying in bed this morning. I guess foggy and groggy eyes can help you see clearly at times.
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.
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olev wrote: Sat Feb 01, 2025 12:45 pm Completely lost at sea - or does that make me on the ship? I'm actually not entirely down with the lingo...

I have read every comment here for some kind of idea, to no avail. I'll take "Frustrating not to see what everyone else is seeing" for $800, please!
Ashore, after a super effective nudge from @Sleepy. Thank you, kind muggle!

Not submitting this week due to the use of life preserver described above. This puzzle struck me as much more Gaffney-esque. And I do have some qualms about it. But I suppose I'm being too nitpicky - it HAS happened before.
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HunterX wrote: Sat Feb 01, 2025 7:34 pm
ship4u wrote: Sat Feb 01, 2025 11:04 am My apologies to muggle friends who PM'd me last weekend and I was slow to check my messages and respond.

I was busy installing an oak floor in a new extension on the back of our house.
Do you make house calls? I could use some oak flooring. You bring the tools, I supply the Smithwick's?
Yessiree bob! My motto is: "Have Hammer - Will Travel." :)

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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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#212

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Hah! Finally saw it.
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#213

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Please post that great tik-tok video after deadline!
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What???? On shore.
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femullen wrote: Thu Jan 30, 2025 10:41 pm Ashore.

What I hope they say to me is, "Here's your mug."
I actually wrote exactly that in the submission email
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Happy Groundhog Day

Phil saw his shadow so we have six more weeks of winter. Question - if he does not see his shadow is it more or less than six weeks?

Of more relevance we have 8 on the ship and 170 on the shore. @BigPear and @Relic joined the group enjoying Isaac's famous brunch.

And making their way to shore are
RobM
Nlobb
DrTom
Adajeo
Aaron
lxpeterson
krf
RVAtoOBX
LeslieO
Debbie
Ben B and son
badatmetas
Dickie_Dunn
Mirage
Scott M
jrdad
Gman
olev

Finally don't forget tonight's Last Night zoom call at 8 pm ET using the link at the top of the page
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BigPear
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#217

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Finally. Finally. Finally ashore. Man alive.
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#218

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Ashore.
LuscombeDriver
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#219

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Got it - fun!
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Relic
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#220

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Well, look what I found. Ashore! Got it before falling asleep last night. Taking Maggie to Twisted Root for a celebratory burger. And, yes she certainly is a well-rounded girl also!

I'll have a Deep Ellum IPA with my Western Burger, thanks.

At Twisted Root, Maggie came just a whisker away from eating the whole thing! She did get her share of beef, bacon, bun, and fries.
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Good luck to all for a successful solve. If you see that I'm ashore - rare occasion of late - message me if you'd like a nudge. Be sure to include your progress so I can know better how to assist.

Alan A. and Maggie Muggle
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