"Consider the Alternative" October 6, 2022

[zelq]

I have a solution, but it is not as clean as I would like.

Same, although I don't think mine is english.

*smacks meta again*

[oldjudge]

There is no uncertainty with the answer once you get it so if you are uncertain try something else.

[chriscross]

I have a solution, but it is not as clean as I would like.

Then isn't this something that should not be posted on the first page?

[VanVeen]

I have a solution, but it is not as clean as I would like.

Same. Perhaps we took a wrong turn somewhere.

[Inca]

I'm with those who are seeing gibberish-ish ideas so I know I am going wrong somewhere. But what I see, I just can't ignore. The coincidence would just be too great

[Inca]

Actually, I think this is the earliest I am tempted to give up. I really don't see any way to ignore what I have and I also don't see any way that it gives me a sensible solution. And so, with all that in the fore of my mind (or top of mind), it may be pointless to go on

[Beth Tyrpin]

🏝

[Larrry]

100% on the shore.

[sweetc]

Also in the gibberish camp! But feel like the mechanism has to be right!

[Joe Ross]

If anyone wants me to take this down, I will, but it's meant in jest:

Maybe this crossword contest should have an alternate title: Define Insanity. (No, that's not a spoiler.)

[pjc]

Uh-oh...

Heading out of town tomorrow and don't see anything yet. Might be breaking my streak!

Congrats to those that got it already!

[BrennerTJ]

Ashore, for sure. 🏖

[ky-mike]

If anyone wants me to take this down, I will, but it's meant in jest:

Maybe this crossword contest should have an alternate title: Define Insanity. (No, that's not a spoiler.)

Once you get an idea in your head, it’s hard to shake.

I think I am on the right track, but probably have the same nits as others. Just means I need to rethink it.

[higgysue]

On shore!

[Powers2020]

99% sure I am on the sand. Anyone else who is there mind comparing notes?

[Bird Lives]

Ashore and sure.
Another Matt puzzle where halfway into solving it, I say, No, it couldn't be. But then I keep following that path and "what couldn't be" is.

[Streroto]

I’ve got it. Can’t be anything else. Went down a deep rabbit hole but resurfaced and there it was.

Stay well all.

[BarbaraK]

On shore. Took a while to get from the first step to an actual solid answer.

[CalRhody]

I'm guessing I am stuck in the same place as others. It HAS to be the correct mechanism. Too clean not to be.

Then again, I was convinced Dark Side of the Rainbow was intentional when I first watched/listened to it.

[AaronT]

Submitted and also 90% sure. Happy enough to not wait for 3rd party confirmation.