"Power Pack" May 26, 2023

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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Ben B
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#201

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We have reached the shore after another Saturday night Muggle party and inspiration from Son. Too late for a Guinness?
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escapeartist
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#202

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Hanging with Isaac for now - late start and not a lot of time to delve too deeply.

Noticed some rabbit holes already that have yet to produce any rabbits.

Watching some videos on Pearl Harbor and The Battle of Midway - :shock:
* 2022 WSJ Mug Winner - I bask in its Glory *
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Sleepy
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#203

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Shenk!!! This puzzle is brilliant yet again. Long way to the shore but finally made it thanks to tiny nudge from @BarbaraK ! Maybe a shot of Goldschlager after all that.
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arecibo
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Ashore. I don't think it's the greatest puzzle. 2% (SWAG) of solvers will solve it near immediately.

If you are stuck: [PM someone who has solved to get a gentle nudge, such as the one REDACTED here].
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woozy
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#205

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arecibo wrote: ↑Sun May 28, 2023 1:13 am Ashore. I don't think it's the greatest puzzle. 2% (SWAG) of solvers will solve it near immediately.

If you are stuck: [PM someone who has solved to get a gentle nudge, such as the one REDACTED here].
I don't know if it is saying too much, {it is saying too much - if the question must be asked, it is, usually].
So I just plain couldn't get my meta based on "Up the Down Staircase" to work.

My challenge it to constructors is to make a meta where the meta, theme or metanism is "Up the Down Staircase".
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Bonnibel
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#206

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Feeling amazed at myself for figuring this out without asking for help.

Once I found the path it was a smooth ride to shore.

Let's just say this was not in my wheelhouse. And I learned a few things this time around.

Cheers everyone!
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Schmeel
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#207

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Ashore!
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caf.caf
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#208

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Ashore - or at least a-99%-sure:)
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KscX
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#209

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Ashore. Step one was good, step two I was in a rabbit hole. Thanks to nudgers pulling me away from the rabbit the rest was smooth sailing.
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Bob cruise director
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#210

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Good Sunday morning muggles

and we have our newest muggle Higgsbunch (maybe this is a bunch of Higgs bosons?)

We have an increasing crowd in the bar and also on the shore. So far we have 17 in the bar and 145 on the shore

Emerging in the ship's bar are

Collegetowngirl
Higgsbunch
escapeartist


And getting to the shore with life preservers and sometimes needing an emergency quaff are

TeaJenny
rexthree
Wescovington
JaneGummy
Adajeo
Bonnibel
Cindy N
Richard
PQ63
ColeTrain
Nlobb
Schmeel
Ben B and son
Susan G
arecibo
caf.caf Cathy
KscX
Grandma Lolo
Gman
Sleepy

Don't forget the Last Call zoom session tonight at 8 and if you want to have fun, go to Other Meta Crossword Puzzles and try a@DrTom SSS special.
Bob Stevens
Cruise Director
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EVJ
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#211

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Ashore! After a gentle nudge from solving partner Acarl I was so close yesterday but the last couple of steps took me longer than they should have. I woke up today understanding the path. Big forehead slap! Good luck everyone.
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Tom Shea
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#212

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Throwing a hail Mary and claiming victory.
Rufus T. Firefly
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regfish7
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#213

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Ashore! Back after awhile. Needed a nudge from ergcat. We’re both still enjoying Ireland so it may be a stout for me tonight!
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mkmf
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#214

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Please add another to the shore crew. Forgot to report.
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Justmarebear
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#215

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Safely ashore, but with some help from google and a nudge from BarbaraK
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Scott M
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#216

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Mourning my 'Hoos loss in the NCAA lacrosse semis, and the impending end of my current streak. Mike is back to his nasty ways!
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.
Mark Twain
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BensMom
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#217

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Ashore thanks to a nudge and google!
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Fogway
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#218

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Too busy of a holiday weekend to spend much time on this one. I submitted a wobbly Hail Mary that likely will fall far short of the goal line.
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Colin
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#219

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Friday martinis,
Martinis Saturday… two!
Thus, with Isaac too!
Last edited by Colin on Sun May 28, 2023 10:50 pm, edited 2 times in total.
One world. One planet. One future.
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haydendog
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#220

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Ashore with help from Duck Duck Go.
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