"You Need Glasses" - August 14, 2020

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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zacmoretz
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Still paddling about, Aunt Norma and I and my new bride Lisa - got married 3 weeks ago! 💕
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cbarbee002
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LAS, which apparently is just south of LAX (and offshore).
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Janet P
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Made it to the beach.
Went back to first rabbit hole
Voila! The Bunny!

Good luck to all on winning the mug and stay safe out there :)
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Cindy
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wordsmith wrote: ↑Sat Aug 15, 2020 2:41 pm Hi all, I'm also new! My husband introduced me to these puzzles at the beginning of quarantine...and it's become a weekend addiction for both of us. It's a great diversion, and it's another good reason to look forward to Friday!

I've been chasing rabbits on this one...could I ask for a nudge as we cruise closer to happy hour?
It’s published online Thursday at 4 pm. You don’t have to wait for Friday!
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BarbaraK
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Cindy N wrote: ↑Fri Aug 14, 2020 11:08 pm I don't know the last time I have been this LAS. Or am I? I saw something that I recognized, one of those bits of odd knowledge that randomly surfaces. It gave me an answer that fit for the meta, but that's certainly a strange way to come up with an solution I can't confirm. If you're willing to hear what I have and/or perhaps give me a nudge in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated!
You’ve probably already got a reply by now, but if not, feel free to PM me.

In general though, this is a nice solid 100%er. Nothing strange or iffy about it.
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wordsmith
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Thursday, that's great news!

And, got it! Ready for cocktails in good company :)
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Commodore
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#187

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rexthree wrote: ↑Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:54 pm i'm still on the boat...
There are worse alternatives. 8-)
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BarbaraK
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cbarbee002 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:34 pm LAS, which apparently is just south of LAX (and offshore).
🚨 Warning! Navigation error! 🚨

LAS is about 200 nautical miles northeast of LAX.

(Sorry, I couldn’t help myself:)
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Cindy N
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Thanks to an excellent nudge, I got myself out of the rabbit hole and on the beach! I should have stayed with something I first noticed, instead of being distracted by what proved to be useless trivia. Today's reward is the new flavor of Dr. Pepper - cream soda. It's...interesting.
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Cap'n Rick
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Hey, I finally figured out my first meta, and I'm no longer at sea (literally and figuratively)! Lots of fun!
Ahoy! Check out my meta puzzles here! Check out "Smooth Sailing Sundays" here!
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Heybaby
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Hey everyone! New here - long time crossworder, first time caller. We’d love a nudge if someone can help us out! Thanks!
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eagle1279
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On shore, solution delayed by a painting project. Love this meta, wish I had some of the answer to celebrate with.
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Wendy Walker
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We should all keep a stock of this on hand! (Not sure how it mixes with the meta answer ...)
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hint (3).jpg
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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hcbirker
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Wendy Walker wrote: ↑Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:44 pm We should all keep a stock of this on hand! (Not sure how it mixes with the meta answer ...)
You're too funny Wendy!
Heidi
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KscX
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So far ashore I’m in the mountains! This one is not my usual forte and I’m so satisfied to have solved it. Gruner Vetliner in hand - I will sleep well. Looking forward to a sunny hike tomorrow with nothing but a NYT Crossword to occupy me for the remainder of the weekend.
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zacmoretz
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We’re all ashore! We’ll have some of that! Cheers y’all!
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Notbitter
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On shore.
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Wendy Walker
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hcbirker wrote: ↑Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:46 pm
Wendy Walker wrote: ↑Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:44 pm We should all keep a stock of this on hand! (Not sure how it mixes with the meta answer ...)
You're too funny Wendy!
It was completely Mark's idea. A strong believer in supply and demand, he thinks the per-bottle price should be jacked up as the weekend progresses.
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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EdStrong
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Ashore
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Megsdathc
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On shore for the first time in ages! Metaphorical sand is all I’ll be feeling this summer, so I’m glad I finally made it. Almost forgot how good it feels :)
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