MMM #100 -
Let's Split
Solvers:
53, of which
x were solo solves,
x > 0.
(Intended) Answer:
SPRING BREAK
Accepted Answers:
SPRING AHEAD,
SPRING FLING,
SPRING FORWARD, and at least another two others that might make for good metas down the line!
Answers not accepted: Anything involving SLINK or SPLIT (since those were too direct based on what was provided in the title and the clues)
There is always a risk with what I call "visual metas," one in which the grid itself presents a thematic picture in which, for instance, you don't mine the grid directly for letters. The first meta I ever made (before I knew this forum existed!) did something similar but with no indicators or a relevant title.
I thought of various titles for this one but liked the simple "Let's Split!" because, honestly, you might want to split town around spring break (or during any break, honestly). In my case, I'm vacationing to my bed (and sleeping in it).
Even though there was a menagerie of other acceptable answers, and we typically like metas to be definitive, I felt the idea was cute enough (and who doesn't love a slinky??) to go with it, and so I took the risk. I had another meta idea, which I might have to shelve for later on, so my lips are sealed on that one!
When I submitted my initial puzzle, the title was still "Let's Split," but before solving,
@Al Sisti had a very solid suggestion:
Unfortunately, that might have been too great of a hint.
As always, thanks for solving! My March/April Mikey G meta is live (
@FrankieHeck is already in with the solve!), the MGWCC is a great one, and I know we have another fantastic MMM lined up for this Monday!
Winner of the drawing to be announced soon! As for now, I will enjoy - what else - my spring break!
Happy puzzling!
Mikey G
cats.
