"Knowledge Base" February 16, 2024

[Al Sisti]

Ignoring my mantra of "99% of the way across the river is not a bridge," I sent in an answer. Am I on shore? Unlikely, given the many references to "special knowledge." All I'm sure of is that I have left the ship, and a hefty tip for Isaac.

[ricky]

I haven't solved this one yet. Today's WSJ, on the other hand... Well, I constructed it! And I'm pretty proud of it.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/great-work ... 7-0878c4ed

[JoDave]

Ashore, a finger of scotch please. Tough go of it even though it was in my wheelhouse. Clever Mike Shenk puzzle.

[Janet]

Still aboard with Isaac, but he's glad to have some company. I found 66a funny, considering my situation.

[Char]

Solved - answer was going to be my WAG

[hunkra]

Too much work and not enough living this weekend... so finally getting to my meta. I think I'm onto something, but having missed the Zoom, I am floundering. Line'em up, Isaac, it's going to be a bumpy ride!

[HunterX]

On the ship with Isaac. Reading the comments, I can only assume my kids and I don't have the requisite knowledge base. We did the grid last night and tried a number of paths, all dead ends.

Wife and I are in our mountain* retreat and had a friend stay over last night so the 3 of us could hit the nearby slopes first thing this morning. Between last night's wine and our skiing today, I haven't had the brain power to come up with anything since last night. But hey, between Thursday night's snow and last night's snow, at least the skiing has been surprisingly good**.

*The "mountains" being referenced are the Poconos, so technically they qualify, though their advanced age means they have eroded to the point that some may disagree.
**Given the first footnote, this is a low bar to clear.

[BarbaraK]

I haven't solved this one yet. Today's WSJ, on the other hand... Well, I constructed it! And I'm pretty proud of it.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/great-work ... 7-0878c4ed

Congratulations!

And great work! I really enjoyed it.

[Deb F]

On shore looking for a double Dewars on the rocks. I would not be here without Don's patience. More to come!

Have a great weekend, Muggles.

[mheberlingx100]

Still on the boat. I’ve been grinding away on one theme and have my Hail Mary all set, but confidence in it is low, low, low.

[Mirage]

Ashore though I'm not certain I'm on the right beach. Just happy to be on land.

Solved - answer was going to be my WAG

What's a WAG? I'm assuming it's like a Hail Mary but when I Google WAG, I'm told it's sports jargon for wives and girlfriends! I doubt in the world of meta solving that's the meaning.

[boharr]

Ashore though I'm not certain I'm on the right beach. Just happy to be on land.

Solved - answer was going to be my WAG

What's a WAG? I'm assuming it's like a Hail Mary but when I Google WAG, I'm told it's sports jargon for wives and girlfriends! I doubt in the world of meta solving that's the meaning. ;)

Wild Ass Guess

[jimbo1]

Ashore, but needed a tug boat

[Gman]

I haven't solved this one yet. Today's WSJ, on the other hand... Well, I constructed it! And I'm pretty proud of it.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/great-work ... 7-0878c4ed

It was great fun! Thanks for constructing it!

[Joepickett]

Oh I got it. I'm with my people.

[vandono]

Just dropping in to report myself planted firmly at Isaac's bar. There's always tomorrow.

[hoover]

Count me on the ship. I see a thing that may be part one, but it's not leading anywhere useful.

[DannyWalter]

I wish I had a wheelhouse so I could go into it and solve the puzzle.

[CaptainVideo]

This is the most abstruse and complex mechanism ever. As has been said, it will be interesting to see it explained in a single concise paragraph at bottom right in Monday's puzzle.

If anyone wants a mild nudge that doesn't give too much away, send me a PM.

[JaneGummy]

On shore but I don't feel I earned the right to say I'm on shore since I needed to be towed in. Clever mechanism, congrats to those who solo solved, I'm in awe.