Yes. Lingering on RoseRed and SkyBlue was my way to the 7 also. I wonder if it was an intentional gift. I'll take it as such, and thanks!MaineMarge wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2019 8:42 am My eyes kept going back to the matching RoseRed and SkyBlue at the bottom, which was where I finally saw the 7. Otherwise I was going to Hail Mary with Mellow Yellow to complete that colorful group.
Thanks Matt. Another nice gift to the Muggles.
"Counting Calories" - December 20, 2019
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mkmf
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sharkicicles
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Aaagh! I actually had all the 7 and 11 letter entries written out but in 2 different columns so I never made the connection.
At least I have Bears football. Ugh.
Happy holidays everyone!
At least I have Bears football. Ugh.
Happy holidays everyone!
If you like Rows Gardens check out my mini ones here: viewforum.php?f=41. Nudges are free on the off chance I’ve solved the meta.
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Scooby
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Gaffney got me good with this one...urgh. Thought about 7 from left/down, and 11 left/down. But didn't think about 7 and 11 letter long answers. Duh...
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BethA
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I sent in 3 Musketeers. Thought it seemed more correct because the hint is “something you can buy at 34-Across”, and the actual name of the candy bar uses the number “3” rather than spelling it out. It also seemed nice because the actual store name is “7-Eleven”, so they both follow a number-word format. Felt like it gave me a slight final confirmation click! What can I say, I grew up in a family of sticklers! 
Hopefully both ways would be acceptable.
Happy Holidays, MUGgles! Looking forward to another great year of meta-puzzling with you!
Hopefully both ways would be acceptable.Happy Holidays, MUGgles! Looking forward to another great year of meta-puzzling with you!
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MikeMillerwsj
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A Purloined Letter contest this week, deviously hiding in plain sight. We had 903 entries, only about 2/3 correct. A giant vote for SLURPEE (148, including Slurpee Lite, Diet Slurpee, Blue Raspberry Slurpee and other variants). Also 18 for ICEE, 17 for SODA (including No-Cal Soda, citing 40 Across).
Congrats to this week's winner, Patrick Jordan of Ponca City, OK!
And a very happy holiday to all!
Congrats to this week's winner, Patrick Jordan of Ponca City, OK!
And a very happy holiday to all!
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Wendy Walker
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Right back at you, Mike! Thanks for all you do for the Muggle community!MikeMillerwsj wrote: Tue Dec 24, 2019 9:47 am A Purloined Letter contest this week, deviously hiding in plain sight. We had 903 entries, only about 2/3 correct. A giant vote for SLURPEE (148, including Slurpee Lite, Diet Slurpee, Blue Raspberry Slurpee and other variants). Also 18 for ICEE, 17 for SODA (including No-Cal Soda, citing 40 Across).
Congrats to this week's winner, Patrick Jordan of Ponca City, OK!
And a very happy holiday to all!
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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juliet
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What a great contribution on a "counting" meta puzzle! I downloaded the spreadsheet and am looking forward to seeing my odds increase with each entry!xivxav wrote: Thu Dec 26, 2019 3:33 pm
If it wasn't already clear, this muggle had way too much time to himself this boxing day. I created a spreadsheet to track all of the millionths of a mug I've (imaginarily) earned each week:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... edit#gid=0
If you'd like to play along, feel free to add your name to a column of the spreadsheet, and mark what submissions you've gotten right so far (and submitted correctly – no lying!). Make sure to bookmark it so you can continue getting points in future weeks – There's really nothing more satisfying than watching pointless numbers go up.