"Spell Casting" March 28, 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.
Berto
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#241

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Felt I knew where this was heading with just a partial grid, nice click upon finishing it up this morning! Might have to make do with making sandcastles by the water’s edge given this is already page 12!
Edit: Make that page 13 lol…
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jrdad
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#242

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Got it! Very nice puzzle.
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eagle1279
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#243

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Ashore. If the internet is broken, it’s my fault (from looking up answers for the grid).

An aside for puzzlers: Check out a new BritBox show called “Ludwig.” Nerdy, shy puzzle creator gets caught up in police-crime drama masquerading as his twin who’s a detective.
steph
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#244

Post by steph »

Ashore!!
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DrTom
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#245

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eagle1279 wrote: Sat Mar 29, 2025 10:33 am Ashore. If the internet is broken, it’s my fault (from looking up answers for the grid).

An aside for puzzlers: Check out a new BritBox show called “Ludwig.” Nerdy, shy puzzle creator gets caught up in police-crime drama masquerading as his twin who’s a detective.
Sounds great, I'll look for it! Thanks for the recommendation!
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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charliewentling
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#246

Post by charliewentling »

Ashore!
-Charlie
haydendog
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#247

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Ashore! This was a fun one for me since no nudges were needed!
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Bob cruise director
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#248

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Good Saturday morning muggles

A very active meta from Mr. Shenk

First welcome back two muggles who have been inactive @Louwers and @elementary. Great to have you back.

And we have four new muggles @doogan!, @dean, @midilor and @prasantv It is always great to have more muggles

So far we have 223 on the very crowded shore but do not worry, Isaach has been loading up the tenders with snacks, ice and all the other amenities for the bars.


On the beach are (and please let me know if I have missed anyone)

oldjudge
MikeyG
NebFaninCA
Wendy
ajk
MatthewL
Tom Wi
stmv
pjc
Cap'n Rick
mattythewsjpuzzler
hoover
Mbutterfly
docison
paige
bagman
Larrry
CromsFury
elementary
ELSavage
Georgeall
Peter
D B Miller
Joe R
JoeFlanders
michaelm
minimuggle
Mike H
DCBilly
Mister and Mrs. Squawk
Cindy
Sleepy
Jean
lxpeterson
scott
Beth A
Faust
SamanthaA
Harbo
Beth T
Laura
girubato1
Al Laubenstein
boharr
Jim and Anita
Ergcat
elvanya
Al
Eric P
Mikey and puzzle buddy Jane
chocoholic
SewYoung
Brian K
Kevin L
darth
altosax
chatger
milaniatl and brothers and sister
Cruise Director
Jace54
joe
dpl11
Anita
mommyX4
Heidi
Chris
Schmeel
MileHighSolver
benchen71
lbray
sjm
Eric C
RobM
Scuba28193
tm74
SJMck
DavyGravy
olev
Meg
Barbara K
Bird Lives
M and M
Don and Cynthia
Char
Cinny
Wescovington
ImOnToo
Les
ladybird
Commodore
clonefitz
mikeB
JoDave
Jkj
CallMeShane
axiom
Merry Potter
woozy
CarolF
streroto
BoomerBanker
BrennerTJ
Fred
HeadinHome
Don and Lisa
Hank37
Miki
beccacollins
ArthurD and MrsD
Rita and George
Ron
LittleGood
CAe39
JaneGummy
scrabbler
dudeski
Ann
Laurab
Katiedid
DeuceMTN
Tina
Beth C
Steve M
vandono
mlvilv
ky-mike
Kay
Franklin
Joepickett
batfella
chriscross
SamKat9
MajorDomoTom
TeamDoubleTow
whimsy
Glyn
Mirage
Acarl
Bill
Cindy N
newbymar and brothers
jimbo1
Aaron
cbarbee
JeanneC
auee89
H and J
Lacangah
DannyWalter
nancymck
bojean
CdnMG
Byrdy
katnahat
Janet
Guy L
CPJohnson
Deb
Hidden in 3D
SingleMalt
Gman
turbotron
Doug C
krf
Scott M
sharkicicles
Flying_Burrito
Trey , Jill, Marion and Mitch
DelanQ
TeaJenny
Zagman49
DaveG
Libbypibby
FatJack
PQ63
Yoda66
Susan G
Belle
hunkra
kurtalert
otlaolap
Tom S
relic (and Maggie)
avian
Nlobb
EVJ
b4alltime
JRS51
Penny_Keatley
HunterX
rjy
NuYear68
foiledthrice
Fogway
LeslieO
3rdOf4
halseymac
Craven_Mug_Craver
dancedad17
doogan!
dean
midilor
Collegetowngirl
RDaleHall
78mg
BigPear
Steveb
drbdb
Ben B and son
Dickie_Dunn
Kris Zacharias
garnermoney
tonearm
Berto
DrTom
jrdad
eagle1279
steph
bread-girl
Timothy
prasantv
haydendog
charliewentling
Bob Stevens
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ZooAnimalsOnWheels
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#249

Post by ZooAnimalsOnWheels »

On shore. This one was spotted quickly but fun to work through.
SewYoung
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#250

Post by SewYoung »

DrTom wrote: Sat Mar 29, 2025 11:01 am
eagle1279 wrote: Sat Mar 29, 2025 10:33 am Ashore. If the internet is broken, it’s my fault (from looking up answers for the grid).

An aside for puzzlers: Check out a new BritBox show called “Ludwig.” Nerdy, shy puzzle creator gets caught up in police-crime drama masquerading as his twin who’s a detective.
Sounds great, I'll look for it! Thanks for the recommendation!
Dr. Tom: If you'd been on the last couple of Friday Zooms, you would have already heard about Ludwig. I haven't seen it yet, but it has been mentioned and recommended on the Zooms.
Sloane
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#251

Post by Sloane »

Ashore! I noticed a couple of things right away as I was filling out the grid. Decided to finish grid and then follow through. Agree that it was a fun solve and impressive construction! It’s Saturday morning so an oat milk latte for me. And I’m going to check out Ludwig!
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DennyB
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#252

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Ashore muggles! Jack Daniels & Vernor’s on the rocks please.😎
caf.caf
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#253

Post by caf.caf »

Ashore. Super fun!
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JimJim
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#254

Post by JimJim »

On shore. Nice!
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escapeartist
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#255

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Late start, but on the beach \o/
* 2022 WSJ Mug Winner - I bask in its Glory *
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KscX
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#256

Post by KscX »

Ashore.
🙂
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DrTom
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#257

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SewYoung wrote: Sat Mar 29, 2025 1:14 pm
DrTom wrote: Sat Mar 29, 2025 11:01 am
eagle1279 wrote: Sat Mar 29, 2025 10:33 am Ashore. If the internet is broken, it’s my fault (from looking up answers for the grid).

An aside for puzzlers: Check out a new BritBox show called “Ludwig.” Nerdy, shy puzzle creator gets caught up in police-crime drama masquerading as his twin who’s a detective.
Sounds great, I'll look for it! Thanks for the recommendation!
Dr. Tom: If you'd been on the last couple of Friday Zooms, you would have already heard about Ludwig. I haven't seen it yet, but it has been mentioned and recommended on the Zooms.
Yeah, I usually miss the Zooms, couple of things keeping me busy during normal hours I am afraid. I haven't even made a lot of the recent Tuesday ones

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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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Richard
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#258

Post by Richard »

On the beach

Late start
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Franky_T
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#259

Post by Franky_T »

On shore, phew.
LuscombeDriver
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#260

Post by LuscombeDriver »

On shore!
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