"Cross Country" - March 4, 2022

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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ALS
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#181

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Definitely harder than last week but I have landed ashore. Needed a bit of a back-solve, actually.

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jimbo1
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#182

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So many rabbit Holes, none deeper than 4d.
I needed a tow to get out of that one.
But I am ashore.
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jrdad
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#183

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Finally ashore. Much more clever than I initially appreciated, and I learned something new!
Jarrod
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#184

Post by Jarrod »

Ashore! Mini streak going for me, hope that didn't jinx it!
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SoccerMom
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Location: Photo credit to David M. Bird

#185

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I'm new to the group but have been following for a bit to get into the swing of things. I am ON SHORE, and I see that it is customary to enjoy a cold beverage of some sort so I will sit on the shore and enjoy a cool margarita on the rocks!
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mlvilv
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#186

Post by mlvilv »

ashore!
Jackie88
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Location: McKinney, TX

#187

Post by Jackie88 »

On shore!
Ann
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#188

Post by Ann »

On the shore!
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ImOnToo
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Location: Texas

#189

Post by ImOnToo »

I submitted a WAG based on an idea. Look forward to seeing the solve on Sunday.
Konnie
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Al Sisti
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Location: Whitesboro NY

#190

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flyingMoose wrote: Fri Mar 04, 2022 6:15 pm
Cruciverbalisticexpi wrote: Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:57 pm Safely ashore, with a 3 Dots and a Dash.
For a moment, I just *knew* this is what you were referring to.

I really enjoyed this... very Bela Fleck and the Flecktones-like.
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Mister Squawk
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Location: Boston

#191

Post by Mister Squawk »

Late start and a long slog, but made it to shore.
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FeelingSlow
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Location: Lombard, IL

#192

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I'm completely lost at sea so far on this one. Can't find a scent so far after 2 days of staring at it.
Plymouthrock
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Location: Richmond, Va

#193

Post by Plymouthrock »

Oh my goodness. Why was that so hard?
I’ll have a Very Hazy IPA, more than one! Headed back into the forum now to see how quickly all you highly intelligent people got this.
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Lyman
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#194

Post by Lyman »

Ashore, after having been distracted for a long time by a Harvey-sized rabbit.
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Bob cruise director
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#195

Post by Bob cruise director »

GAAGH -

First thing is a welcome to Cruciverbalisticexpi and SoccerMom. And I have a question for @SoccerMom . When my kids were playing soccer 40+ years ago, all the soccer moms had greenish coats that they wore to the games and stood next to each other to talk. The coats had a bunch of pockets that contained tissues, barrettes for the girls, random cookies, and other stuff that the kids brought and needed to have held. Do Soccer Moms still do that?

After a lot of struggles and research we have 8 on the ship still chasing rabbits and 150 on the shore - many of whom will not be submitting but drinking heavily

On the ship are
Kas
Peter
escapeartist
John77
relic (and Maggie)
JeanneC
FeelingSlow
SusieG


And on the shore are

C=64
pjc
darth
Al
MatthewL
Meg
JetStream
Cindy
Cap'n Rick
benchen71
Thurman8er
Georgeall
ladybird
Acari
Scott M
Deb
michaelm
Andrew B
docison
Les
twelvetones
Barbara K
Schmeel
JimJim
Anita
NebFaninCA
Eric P
boharr
joe
RobM
NuYear68
Gman
Dannyvee
Dave C
Heidi
Laura
joequavis
ky-mike
copperriver
Jace54
Chris
dudeski
BrennerTJ
Joepickett
Bill
HeadinHome
woozy
RDaleHall
Miki
Richard
D B Miller
shalmanezer
Carolyn SW
CPJohnson
Wendy
Mike H
Glyn
Jim and Anita
TeaJenny
minimuggle
Ergcat
Amanda Hugginkiss
whimsy
David K
Dow Jones
ADS
meowmiao71
Commodore
Magistra
lbray
Henry Paul
stmv
oldjudge
Beth T
Beth A
Steveb
MajorDomoTom
M and M
Tina
802puzzler
Tmart
Toby
Guy L
RicoTheSwede
streroto
Bonnibel
halseymac
Matthew
CAe39
MarkWoychick
Homer
ColinM
Janet P
higgysue
sanmilton
Zagman49
Kris Zacharias
haydendog
DrTom
Diane
Joe R
Jean
mindle
Nlobb
Shirley
Beth C
TeamDoubleTow
Adajeo
Hammertime
ALS
Olof
mrmd
PQ63
Lyman
mbryant
Jennifer
ZooAnimalsOnWheels
Plymouth Rock
jrdad
Susan G
Grover
HunterX
Jackie88
bread-girl
turbotron
mlvilv
Janet
Ann
auee89
Notbitter
hoover
Tom S
sf592000
FatJack
Jarrod
vandono
Glorfindel
jimbo1
sfed
Mister Squawk
Florida_manatee
Darryl
SoccerMom
Cruciverbalisticexpi
dplass
ImOnToo
ship4u
EVJ
Moi
MaineMarge


Now off to lunch
Bob Stevens
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Cindy N
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#196

Post by Cindy N »

Had the right idea to start, but need a slightly different application. Ashore and enjoying a Cabin Fever.
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mattythewsjpuzzler
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#197

Post by mattythewsjpuzzler »

Still on ship. Tough two weeks: didn't make it last week. Also still struggling with Gaffney week 1(!) and MMMM
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hunkra
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#198

Post by hunkra »

I'm on my third rabbit hole with this one and always seem to just miss the Muggle Zoom brainstorm. Count me on the ship, Bob. Hopefully I'll be able to pull something out of my hat soon (other than another fluffy bunny).
Channeling Molly Weasley on a good day.
JaneGummy
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Location: Punta Gorda FL

#199

Post by JaneGummy »

Still with Isaac, I thought I had a good initial mechanism but can't seem to find the next step, sigh. Hoping I'll dream the solution tonight 🤞🤞
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Powers2020
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#200

Post by Powers2020 »

On the beach! Fun one...time for some afternoon margaritas!
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