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Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 2:23 pm
by Joe
#125
Enjoyed the (for me) relatively easy metas from Matt and Mike this week. Could this puzzle bring in a record number of correct submissions for a Week 2?
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 2:42 pm
by Laura M
Beam me up at #85! Late start, but also just slow :-)
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 2:46 pm
by Katiedid
Beam me up!
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 3:25 pm
by MajordomoTom
Yes, the construction of this one, just, amazing.
Beamed, no doubts about this one.
T
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 3:48 pm
by HeadinHome
Submitted and waiting, but go ahead and push that button, Scotty. Found this easier than the WSJ this week! (Grid harder than the meta)
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 3:49 pm
by HeadinHome
Wendy Walker wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 2:13 pm
1. Way to go, Kay! 2. A friend of mine used to belong to a cult that was sued by one of the answers in the crossword. 3. Beamed up at #119!
I am scanning the grid to imagine what that might mean. Have come up with some funny possibilities
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 3:52 pm
by MikeM000
Awaiting beamage... Aha; #162. No need to play a 1-game tiebreaker for the division championship.
Yeah, someone had to dig *deep* for some of those grid entries. At least now I know where to get cheap coffee and a 6-hour old hot dog if I'm ever in Mexico.
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 3:56 pm
by Jeremy Smith
Beam me up! Fun one!
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:40 pm
by BarbaraK
Wendy Walker wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 2:13 pm
1. Way to go, Kay! 2. A friend of mine used to belong to a cult that was sued by one of the answers in the crossword. 3. Beamed up at #119!
We'll need the story about 2, after the deadline if necessary
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:46 pm
by ChrisKochmanski
Beam me up!
Loved it! Nice construction!
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:54 pm
by Bob cruise director
I am sure I have the answer but waiting to be confirmed. Clever construction
So no WSJ to finish, no MGWCC to finish, no Patriots game. A free weekend.
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 5:06 pm
by patpatchica
Very nice meta. I love the ones with a good, satisfying click so I can always be sure of my answer. Now to figure out Shenk’s WSJ meta.
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 5:55 pm
by Thurman8er
Engage!
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:40 pm
by hcbirker
Was gone all day and finally did the puzzle. Just submitted to Matt but 100% sure of my answer. Perfect week 2!
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:46 pm
by 802puzzler
Submitted, waiting to be beamed up.
Still in awe of the meta masters who create these puzzles, week after week!
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:49 pm
by 802puzzler
Bob cruise director wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:54 pm
I am sure I have the answer but waiting to be confirmed. Clever construction
So no WSJ to finish, no MGWCC to finish, no Patriots game. A free weekend.
Do you care whether Army beats Navy, or vice versa?
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:55 pm
by TMart
Beam me up! Finally got to it after babysitting the grandson all day. Fun day, fun meta!
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 7:26 pm
by Bob cruise director
802puzzler wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:49 pm
Bob cruise director wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:54 pm
I am sure I have the answer but waiting to be confirmed. Clever construction
So no WSJ to finish, no MGWCC to finish, no Patriots game. A free weekend.
Do you care whether Army beats Navy, or vice versa?
Not really. One uncle was in the Army in WW II another was in the Navy. My brother was in the Army, but I worked with the Navy most of my career. So I am neutral.
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 7:30 pm
by MikeyG
docison wrote: ↑Fri Dec 10, 2021 12:09 pm
Submitted. Quick but enjoyable. I find Matt's ability to create interesting puzzles at all difficulty levels to be amazing.
Happy to join Kay in the top 5.
I second this. It shows Matt's versatility. Merv Griffin purportedly was always writing down possible
Wheel of Fortune puzzles he thought up wherever he went - I wonder if Matt does that with his metas! (I'd love if he put an "inspiration" note on each of the write-ups!)
Re: #706 - “Happy Early New Year!”
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 8:03 pm
by TeamDoubleTow
BarbaraK wrote: ↑Tue Dec 07, 2021 11:58 am
If any WSJ meta solvers are interested in trying out MGWCC, there's a great opportunity available now
Matt Gaffney wrote:
Matt Gaffney's Weekly Crossword Contest
Know anyone who'd dig MGWCC? Let me know -- I have 20 free 3-month subscriptions to give away!
Thanks to
@BarbaraK we did the puzzle this week and submitted an answer. Maybe it is even correct!
