"The Five W's" - November 12, 2021

[mattythewsjpuzzler]

Why would we want....something else with a W! Still at sea

[Powers2020]

I'm opening an overflow bar on the Lido Deck. Stop by & say hello.

Thanks Joe! Been hanging with Isaac, but headed your way now without a single idea of how to solve this one! Sheesh!

[boharr]

I'm opening an overflow bar on the Lido Deck. Stop by & say hello.

Good thing and much needed. There are obviously more than ten of us on the ship. We just save our breaths for when we need to get Isaac’s attention.

[kfahey714]

This is a doozy.

[EVJ]

For the record I’m in the bar trying to wave Isaac down for a whiskey, not on ice (tee hee). It’s so crowded in here I may have to go to Joe’s overflow bar where I might end up for the duration. When the smartest people on the planet can’t get it there is little hope for me.

[Eric Porter]

I know the answer, but won't be submitting because I wouldn't have gotten it on my own. KAS 5, perhaps because there's no 'W' in my name.

I explored one rabbit hole that was better than my other ideas, but nowhere close to a solution. It's not impossible, but you need to think like Shenk!

To everyone who solved it, good luck winning the mug!

[technohumanistteach]

I'm relatively new to this Forum, but it seems clear that we keep the Forum free of hints. However, as someone who hasn't solved this meta, but has an interesting possible avenue, I would love a place where those of us who haven't solved it yet could be specific about sharing possible routes to a solution. I'd be interested in anyone sharing their thoughts on this.

[Joe Ross]

I'm relatively new to this Forum, but it seems clear that we keep the Forum free of hints. However, as someone who hasn't solved this meta, but has an interesting possible avenue, I would love a place where those of us who haven't solved it yet could be specific about sharing possible routes to a solution. I'd be interested in anyone sharing their thoughts on this.

Last week, several muggles met in the Muggle Zoom Room (link in header, above, below & right of Isaac's picture) to discuss the contest crossword, just as you're suggesting.

[Meg]

The cabana boy is feeling mighty lonely. I told him that when I get to the beach, I want one of those big tourist margaritas. Right now I’m headed for the overflow bar to commiserate.

[C=64]

On the ship for the second week in a row. Also being taunted by video screens at the doctor's office. (Probably not a https://photos.app.goo.gl/6c1nHv4Y7DhxDmpG7 because I don't know what's going on, but click at your own risk.)

[ship4u]

Pacin' away again in Muggles-Vita-Ville
Searchin' for my lost clue to a start.........

[LadyBird]

One of the many on the ship inundating Isaac with drink requests--I think that he might be rethinking that cameo! And I keep wondering if I WILL ever solve another mETa. At least I'm in good company. I'm having Isaac mix me up one of every cocktail that starts with a W: Watermelon mojito, Wassail, Whiskey Collins, White Russian. My favorite might have to be Weep No More.

[whimsy]

Friends, please don't psych yourselves out on this one. I had absolutely no clue on the Trick or Treat or the 3x3 puzzle, and after completing the grid on this one was about to start despairing again. But then I noticed something and followed a path (took a few tries to detect the right one) and tumbled into the solution.
I wanna be like Joe, so I'll position myself by the stern deck garden and open another bar --

[Abide]

What’s that Isaac? A zoom meeting on the Lido deck at 4:30 PM Eastern? Thanks for the heads up.

[whimsy]

One of the many on the ship inundating Isaac with drink requests--I think that he might be rethinking that cameo! And I keep wondering if I WILL ever solve another mETa. At least I'm in good company. I'm having Isaac mix me up one of every cocktail that starts with a W: Watermelon mojito, Wassail, Whiskey Collins, White Russian. My favorite might have to be Weep No More.

Lady Bird, you missed one! When I googled to see what a willet looked like, it also gave me this

[Homer Buckle]

I am with the gang at Isaac's. I'll go for a walk to see if that clears my head for another stab at it.

[LadyBird]

One of the many on the ship inundating Isaac with drink requests--I think that he might be rethinking that cameo! And I keep wondering if I WILL ever solve another mETa. At least I'm in good company. I'm having Isaac mix me up one of every cocktail that starts with a W: Watermelon mojito, Wassail, Whiskey Collins, White Russian. My favorite might have to be Weep No More.

Lady Bird, you missed one! When I googled to see what a willet looked like, it also gave me this
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I hope that Isaac has a lot of this behind the bar! I would say drinks are on me for everyone at the ship's bar but I don't think that I could afford that. Perhaps I could afford to buy one for everyone who solves.

[Jace54]

It appears we are chasing wabbits this week with same futility as Elmer Fudd!

There is some solace checking this forum and seeing lots of good company, because it helps avoid wasting weekend time with little chance of success.

[minimuggle]

Still at sea but it appears I have good company at the bar. Isaac will make a ton of money today.....

[Joepickett]

Ok. I'll say it. You're going to need a bigger boat.