XWord Muggles Forum

Joe Ross wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 12:16 am H. C. Birker?

More like E. F. Hutton.

Muggles 10 years younger than me might scratch their heads.

So funny, Joe! And apt.

For any head scratchers, here's one of many variations on the theme.

Fortunately (?) an injury has had me on the couch most of the day, so I could devote stupid time to this. Got a nudge that confirmed some vague thing I noticed, and was able to work it from there. Wow, just wow! Destination was worth the journey… very, very cool construction. Reminded me of a brilliant Evan Birnholz puzzle from a few years back, will discuss further after this closes.

Wow! Just saw the whole thing, and am standing back to appreciate the beauty of all the parts. Amazing doesn’t even begin to describe it. Definitely the best meta I’ve seen in a while. (And thanks to Wendy for the small nudge in the right direction!)

I am in awe, as are many other solvers. Thanks to WW for just the right hint to get me out of the unproductive rabbit holes I was in.

I and my kin are banging our heads against the wall on this one. I still don't even have a thread to grasp.

Someguy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:58 pm I and my kin are banging our heads against the wall on this one. I still don't even have a thread to grasp.

Preach, brother! We'll get there.

As is typical with Pete's puzzle, I found the grid very challenging. As is also typical, with patience and perseverance, I was able to complete it. Google even confirmed that my educated guesses and assumptions were right. I think the extra time spent with the grid may have helped me see the meta without too much fuss. I tried to over-complicate the second step but not for too long.

The meta is clever and clean and elegant, but that's just what I've come to expect from MMMM.

Incredible. Thanks Pete!

And thanks to the Wendy/Heidi combo for the nudge.

Joe Ross wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 5:13 pm

Someguy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:58 pm [b]I and my kin[/b] are banging our heads against the wall on this one. I still don't even have a thread to grasp.

Preach, brother! We'll get there.

Wait... is this metaphorical brother, or have you been recruiting your family?

BarbaraK wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 8:56 pm

Joe Ross wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 5:13 pm

Someguy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:58 pm [b]I and my kin[/b] are banging our heads against the wall on this one. I still don't even have a thread to grasp.

Preach, brother! We'll get there.

Wait... is this metaphorical brother, or have you been recruiting your family?

Mugglephorical... Well, wait, METAphorical, yes.

I am #45 on the board, so I don't need a hint, but I am curious as to what hints and nudges are being given.
I can't think of any "nudges" just things that I would give way ... too much (IMO)

So after the submission form is closed, please share what you considered a nudge.

I have everything I need (at least I think I do) but can't seem to close on the answer. Could someone review what I have? Thanks!

I'm on the board at #15 (posting late). I also had some trouble filling in the grid. And then for a couple of hours I couldn't see anything at all. But then a loose end caught my attention, and then another, and I was off to the races. I agree that this is an exceedingly impressive construction.

Joe Ross wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 12:16 am H. C. Birker?

More like E. F. Hutton.

Muggles 10 years younger than me might scratch their heads.

Mid 40s, got the reference. Still haven’t gotten the meta

Grid complete. 3-4 rabbit holes traversed. Taking a break and coming back after the WC games.

I've got nothing so far. I'm going to start over on paper and see if that gives me any ideas.

Update: I found out that I had made an error, an interesting one, but I'm still stuck. I'll ask someone for a tiny nudge.

Katiedid wrote: ↑Sat Dec 10, 2022 1:55 pm I've got nothing so far. I'm going to start over on paper and see if that gives me any ideas.

Update: I found out that I had made an error, an interesting one, but I'm still stuck. I'll ask someone for a tiny nudge.

This is a very good idea and what I'd suggest to anyone else still stuck.

I also owe Wendy for the perfect nudge. I still had a lot of work to do. I actually am embarrassed that it took me so many hours to find this artist since I was a fan and actually painted a mural of one of his works on my dorm wall in college.

This was an amazing meta. Thanks @Cinny for a perfect nudge.

WOW!

Possibly my favorite solve, ever. Whoa! I hated this, until I solved it.