Know no End
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Know no End
So, I’m back with what I hope is a much better puzzle than last time. As per usual I had a lot of help but I think it really made for a better puzzle. Oh, and you don’t have to worry about the allergeny death anagrams; I won’t do that again (well except for this intro of course). Plus I had to eliminate all my good puns that I had painted on the ceiling before the puzzle would be allowed in the Sisti-ene Chapel.
I’d say this is about a solid 2 but I’d imagine that is going to vary by solver. I will post some nudges on Wednesday if people need them.
In the meantime, please enjoy. PM me with your answers/questions and I will try to keep a leader board. Bear with me because I am working Thursday and Friday so I’ll be slow to post after Wednesday.
Know No End.puz
Know No End.pdf
I’d say this is about a solid 2 but I’d imagine that is going to vary by solver. I will post some nudges on Wednesday if people need them.
In the meantime, please enjoy. PM me with your answers/questions and I will try to keep a leader board. Bear with me because I am working Thursday and Friday so I’ll be slow to post after Wednesday.
Know No End.puz
Know No End.pdf
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
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20210222 MMM DrTom — Know No End — Excel form
20210222 MMM DrTom — Know No End — PDF from PUZ (bigger clues)
20210222 MMM DrTom — Know No End — PDF from PUZ (bigger clues)
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PLATELET 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 ENORMOUS 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲:
𝟰𝟬% 𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰,
𝟯𝟬% 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰,
𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 & 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮. 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘!
PLATELET 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 ENORMOUS 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲:
𝟰𝟬% 𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰,
𝟯𝟬% 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰,
𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 & 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮. 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘!
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I finally got to see an MMM puzzle early on Monday! Being in Israel I usually see it much later in the day.
DrTom - Thanks for posting early - it was almost an MMS!
I solved the grid on the bus ride on the way to work, and the meta on my lunch break. I'm a little uncertain about a couple of things - I'll wait for confirmation.
Great puzzle! Thanks!
Edit: Confirmation received - off the couch!
DrTom - Thanks for posting early - it was almost an MMS!
I solved the grid on the bus ride on the way to work, and the meta on my lunch break. I'm a little uncertain about a couple of things - I'll wait for confirmation.
Great puzzle! Thanks!
Edit: Confirmation received - off the couch!
Last edited by Schmeel on Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:57 am, edited 1 time in total.
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I submitted. Now it’s just a waiting game.....
And we have leapt off the settee. Lots of wonderful clues right in my wheelhouse cuz I’m not as young as the cabana boy.
And we have leapt off the settee. Lots of wonderful clues right in my wheelhouse cuz I’m not as young as the cabana boy.
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Ditto (submitted, awaiting a response)
Postscript - response received, submission confirmed.
Postscript - response received, submission confirmed.
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Whoops! A solver pointed out that I forgot to include the meta hint in the initial post. It is:
The answer to the meta is something that can be Read or Red.
Though judging but the early solvers I think most of you either won't need it or have found it in the online versions. Sorry for the boo boo. Off to the Dermatologist (important for Floridians) I'll post a leader board when I get back!
The answer to the meta is something that can be Read or Red.
Though judging but the early solvers I think most of you either won't need it or have found it in the online versions. Sorry for the boo boo. Off to the Dermatologist (important for Floridians) I'll post a leader board when I get back!
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
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Dr Tom - can I squeeze "an impossible task if you are a lefty no matter how long you practice" in 35A
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And 8D was just on the tip of my tongue and of infinite valueBob cruise director wrote: ↑Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:45 am Dr Tom - can I squeeze "an impossible task if you are a lefty no matter how long you practice" in 35A
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Submitted, pretty sure I got it.
Usually I don't go for odd humor in puzzles but I loved this one. And the mechanism was great. (Maybe I'm biased because I figured it out, though...)
Usually I don't go for odd humor in puzzles but I loved this one. And the mechanism was great. (Maybe I'm biased because I figured it out, though...)
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I believe I'm off the couch. Awaiting Tom's confirmation after his appointment...
Confirmed!
Confirmed!
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UPDATE - LEADER BOARD
We have 12 solvers already, won't be an occupied couch in the house!
DJB-------------------3:38 AM
Schmeel-------------6:34 AM
RPardoe-------------8:24 AM
Meg------------------8:36 AM
m5rammy-----------9:41 AM
BrennerTJ----------10:10 AM
Dannyvee-----------10:11 AM
Dave C---------------10:54 AM
ChrisKochmanski---11:18 AM
Dplass----------------12:10 PM
Hidden in 3D--------12:15 PM
boharr----------------12:42 PM
Oh, and I am guessing that some of these are from different time zones, although I'd like to think people were waiting up for my puzzle being the shy unassuming guy that I am.
We have 12 solvers already, won't be an occupied couch in the house!
DJB-------------------3:38 AM
Schmeel-------------6:34 AM
RPardoe-------------8:24 AM
Meg------------------8:36 AM
m5rammy-----------9:41 AM
BrennerTJ----------10:10 AM
Dannyvee-----------10:11 AM
Dave C---------------10:54 AM
ChrisKochmanski---11:18 AM
Dplass----------------12:10 PM
Hidden in 3D--------12:15 PM
boharr----------------12:42 PM
Oh, and I am guessing that some of these are from different time zones, although I'd like to think people were waiting up for my puzzle being the shy unassuming guy that I am.
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
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Nice mechanism, very clever all around. I have filled the cup.
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Late start, but loads of fun. The grid took me forever, and there was a groan each step of the way. I am off the couch.
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