"Inside Out" May 16, 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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TheKater
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#201

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Happy to be on this crowded beach on a Friday night for a change!
SewYoung
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#202

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SometimesStumped wrote: Fri May 16, 2025 10:22 pm So far, love this one! I found this and that but don’t know what to do next. I am close though—no doubt about it. I’ll update if we solve!
I'm right there with you....
Dnizzy
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#203

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Someone please hit me with a fat nudge


Nvm got it, was floatin in the water and just reached the shore.
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Collegetowngirl
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#204

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Onshore! Great family teamwork. We almost never get to shore on a Friday and are celebrating.
miathesmart
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#205

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Took a village but we made it ashore
Hank37
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#206

Post by Hank37 »

Got ashore early today, after some helpful Zoom group discussion. Took my time with some fine single malt to celebrate.
Sloane
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#207

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Ashore! Solved on the plane and just in time for son’s college graduation tomorrow. Cheers to the Class of 2025! 🎓
b4alltime
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#208

Post by b4alltime »

Ashore.
Regards to all.
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MistyRiven
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#209

Post by MistyRiven »

Ashore, but I'm going to need some chest compressions after that tedious slog—not whatsoever enamored of the meta.

Edit:
Incidentally, there is a way better thematically linked film, which is undoubtedly "well-known," that unfortunately doesn't have a tight mechanical justification. Lots of red herrings in the grid . . .
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DennyB
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#210

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On the beach at the tiki bar! Make mine a Jack Daniels & Vernor's. Very clever construction Matt.
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ELSavage
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#211

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Ashore!
Another hunt and peck week for me.
I was hoping that familiarity with the 1980's would balance out my weakness on movies. Overall, yes, but a slower solve due to a critical mistake along the way that necessitated one check-in with Mr. G.
If we're discussing the definition of "well-known" on Monday, I'll have a pair of copper disks to toss in.
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).
0842sw
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#212

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I feel like I'm pretty far along, just need a little nudge from a helpful soul
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#213

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Late to it this beautiful Saturday morning, but on the beach with just a cappuccino in hand. Have a good weekend all!
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Janet
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#214

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I see the mechanism, but still on board. Even after 3 cups of coffee!
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Craven_Mug_Craver
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#215

Post by Craven_Mug_Craver »

Am I the only one that finds weekends far more relaxing with the meta in the bag?

I find myself less snappish, less irritable, more gracious to humans, animals, and plants, alike.

To be sure, it's not that I DON'T have a cocktail on Friday night with the meta unsolved...it's just that I enjoy it less. It feels faintly...unearned. Presumptuous, if you will.

One feels like something of an impertinent upstart --a child at the grown up's table where nobody says anything yet you still feel faintly unwelcome and you certainly don't get the jokes though you certainly marvel at the bawdier side of Uncle Ralph that your young mind had never conceived of before.

Who knew that Thursday afternoons would effectively take over my life and chart the course of my weekend?
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Grids are easy...metas are hard.
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CPJohnson
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#216

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Craven_Mug_Craver wrote: Sat May 17, 2025 10:35 am Am I the only one that finds weekends far more relaxing with the meta in the bag?

I find myself less snappish, less irritable, more gracious to humans, animals, and plants, alike.

To be sure, it's not that I DON'T have a cocktail on Friday night with the meta unsolved...it's just that I enjoy it less. It feels faintly...unearned. Presumptuous, if you will.

One feels like something of an impertinent upstart --a child at the grown up's table where nobody says anything yet you still feel faintly unwelcome and you certainly don't get the jokes though you certainly enjoy marvel at the bawdier side of Uncle Ralph that your young mind had never conceived of before.

Who knew that Thursday afternoons would effectively take over my life and chart the course of my weekend?
:lol:
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OGuyDave
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#217

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Done and done, while watching "Irish Wish" with my SO. I got my wish!

TFTXWD
MathandMusic
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#218

Post by MathandMusic »

Phew! Made it quickly off the boat but had trouble seeing the shore initially. Now we’ve made it and can relax.
jmorgie7
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#219

Post by jmorgie7 »

almost ... i can almost touch the beach but missing the last link... nudge please!
Bobj
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#220

Post by Bobj »

3rdOf4 wrote: Fri May 16, 2025 8:36 pm I’d like something fruity with an umbrella.
Sounds like the NOT politically correct Carnac the Magnificent answer to the hidden question below

You've been warned.
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