"Dude Where's My Car?" - September 10, 2021

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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TheCatt
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hoover wrote: Fri Sep 10, 2021 2:13 pm
TheCatt wrote: Fri Sep 10, 2021 1:27 pm Is there any option for Zero stars?
I don't think so, but you can rate it 1/2 star.
Yeah, we voted 1/2 star :)
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I've been on a bit of a hiatus, so it was nice to have a quick trip to the beach this week. Count me ashore, Cap'n.
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I think Isaac should send a large tank of ethanol ashore in the next launch. Some of us are in danger of being able to stagger again to our feet.
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For nudges, feel free to PM me. I won't have a clue how to help you, but you might shove me ashore.
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Scott M
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Have not found any additional layers of sneakiness or subterfuge, so I'm going to submit the obvious answer and get on with my weekend. It's beautiful here in the Blue Ridge foothills! This is from my back yard last evening.
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Ashore. This one will be a record-breaker.

I'll have a Lillet Blanc, very cold.

Cheers, all!
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Ashore, agree with the difficulty. That was the fastest meta I’ve ever done. (And right after a very easy MGWCC)
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Agree this one was quick and not too complex, but was IMO probably nice for anyone who may just be starting out solving metas. I recall struggling a bit on a recent MGWCC week one puzzle, and a few others in the last couple months, so I was happy to have two easy solves this weekend. Now I can spend tomorrow learning how to pickleball!
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femullen wrote: Fri Sep 10, 2021 4:09 pm I think Isaac should send a large tank of ethanol ashore in the next launch. Some of us are in danger of being able to stagger again to our feet.
how about Bacardi 151. Add a little Coke and your problems will be solved in no time
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Scott M wrote: Fri Sep 10, 2021 4:09 pm Have not found any additional layers of sneakiness or subterfuge, so I'm going to submit the obvious answer and get on with my weekend. It's beautiful here in the Blue Ridge foothills! This is from my back yard last evening.
Those clouds look like a Fragonard painting.
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#270

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Easiest one ever?
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Ashore, miraculously two weeks in a row. Thanks for the easy ones to alleviate some of the frustration!
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#272

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Onshore!
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On the shore! Early for me this week.
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#274

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On shore!!!
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TheCatt wrote: Fri Sep 10, 2021 3:46 pm
hoover wrote: Fri Sep 10, 2021 2:13 pm
TheCatt wrote: Fri Sep 10, 2021 1:27 pm Is there any option for Zero stars?


I don't think so, but you can rate it 1/2 star.
Yeah, we voted 1/2 star :)
I did too. Then again I seldom actually rate difficulties.

....

I wouldn't say it deserves zero stars. I'd reserve those for "The answer to this meta is 'Have a Nice Day'". (We haven't seen a meta like that much lately).
Latest meta: Never forget... and never mind (A WSJ retaliation)
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#276

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On the beach. Looking up at all the half stars.
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Ashore. I get the print edition of the Journal and typically start on Friday night. (Yep...very exciting!) Fun one for me.
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#278

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On shore. Oh dear, quite a crowd here.
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#279

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Onshore! Bartender, gin and tonic stat!!
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On shore, but like others I'm a bit suspicious about the apparent ease.

On another note, to Brian, our illustrious admin: The star ratings on older puzzles seem to be missing (on my device, anyway). In both the forum view, and when viewing individual puzzles, the star rating appears only for this week's puzzle and last week's, but not for any puzzle older than two weeks.

It might just be me and you might have answered this before (apologies if so).

Thanks
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