XWord Muggles Forum

flyingMoose wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 6:21 pm

mattythewsjpuzzler wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 5:51 pm Still don't get the title unless the two clauses (?) in the answer. But that really doesn't help. Usually more directive.

This may just be my selective memory, but I most often find the title to be confirmation more than anything else. My selective memory or lack of skills to understand how to use the title.

Susan Goldberg wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 5:02 pm I believe my notes illustrate the ridiculous overthinking in which I engaged on this one. Oh well.

HunterX wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 6:39 pm

JAQT wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:11 pm

michaelm wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 3:23 pm In that regard, I felt the "Double Trouble" puzzle title was a hint by indicating that two problems needed to be addressed in order to fully solve.

To me, "Double Trouble" was confirmation that ADLAADS was the correct answer. To me it indicated that you were in trouble in both of two ways, by being a day late and also by being a dollar short.

I believe it is both. It's a DOUBLE-hint!

mattythewsjpuzzler wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 5:51 pm Still don't get the title unless the two clauses (?) in the answer. But that really doesn't help. Usually more directive.

This may just be my selective memory, …

Probably a bit of both agreed. But this one seemed so diametrically opposed to the theme/answers (to me) I kept trying to figure out what to double.

Matt Gaffney wrote: Matt Gaffney's Weekly Crossword Contest

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Dear MGWCC Solver,

Thanks to the generosity of two MGWCC superfans, I have 20 free three-month (Dec., Jan., Feb.) MGWCC subscriptions to give away this holiday season.

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--Matt Gaffney

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!

Dear MGWCC Solver,

Thanks to the generosity of two MGWCC superfans, I have 20 free three-month (Dec., Jan., Feb.) MGWCC subscriptions to give away this holiday season.

If you know a solver you think might like metas, please e-mail me at crosswordcontest@gmail.com. Please put "3-Month Subscription" in the subject line, and then their e-mail address and name in the e-mail, and I'll sign them up.

Thanks!

--Matt Gaffney

Abide wrote: ↑Tue Dec 07, 2021 11:39 am

mattythewsjpuzzler wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 5:51 pm Still don't get the title unless the two clauses (?) in the answer. But that really doesn't help. Usually more directive.

This may just be my selective memory, …

Probably a bit of both agreed. But this one seemed so diametrically opposed to the theme/answers (to me) I kept trying to figure out what to double.

I’m with Matty on this. Especially when 25-Down (quarter reference) dealt with Olson twins and Geminis.

HunterX wrote: ↑Tue Dec 07, 2021 12:11 pm

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!

Dear MGWCC Solver,

Thanks to the generosity of two MGWCC superfans, I have 20 free three-month (Dec., Jan., Feb.) MGWCC subscriptions to give away this holiday season.

If you know a solver you think might like metas, please e-mail me at crosswordcontest@gmail.com. Please put "3-Month Subscription" in the subject line, and then their e-mail address and name in the e-mail, and I'll sign them up.

Thanks!

--Matt Gaffney

Thanks for the heads up! Even though I have NO free time at the moment, I've submitted my name, because I'm a MWLM. (Masochist Who Loves Metas)

Or were you supposed to submit for me, based on the way it's worded? If so, PM me.

Wait... the MMMM just arrived! Work? What do you mean I have a ton of work to do for my "job"? I'm going to retire soon. Let 'em fire me...

Abide wrote: ↑Tue Dec 07, 2021 11:39 am

mattythewsjpuzzler wrote: ↑Mon Dec 06, 2021 5:51 pm Still don't get the title unless the two clauses (?) in the answer. But that really doesn't help. Usually more directive.

This may just be my selective memory, …

Probably a bit of both agreed. But this one seemed so diametrically opposed to the theme/answers (to me) I kept trying to figure out what to double.

I’m with Matty on this. Especially when 25-Down (quarter reference) dealt with Olson twins and Geminis.

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!

Dear MGWCC Solver,

Thanks to the generosity of two MGWCC superfans, I have 20 free three-month (Dec., Jan., Feb.) MGWCC subscriptions to give away this holiday season.

If you know a solver you think might like metas, please e-mail me at crosswordcontest@gmail.com. Please put "3-Month Subscription" in the subject line, and then their e-mail address and name in the e-mail, and I'll sign them up.

Thanks!

--Matt Gaffney

hoover wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:27 pm So I sat back down at my desk at 4:30 this afternoon after another ridiculously late lunch, noted the time, and said "Oh no! I missed the 3pm release of the meta!" Jumped onto the WSJ puzzles site, grabbed the topmost puzzle, and began to solve. Found it tough going, some 23 minutes and change (my usual is around 15). Got to the end, "Congratulations, you've solved the puzzle!" but no submit button. No instructions for a meta, either. ... Oh wait. Today is only Wednesday, and that was the Thursday puzzle, not the Friday contest puzzle.

hoover wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:27 pm So I sat back down at my desk at 4:30 this afternoon after another ridiculously late lunch, noted the time, and said "Oh no! I missed the 3pm release of the meta!" Jumped onto the WSJ puzzles site, grabbed the topmost puzzle, and began to solve. Found it tough going, some 23 minutes and change (my usual is around 15). Got to the end, "Congratulations, you've solved the puzzle!" but no submit button. No instructions for a meta, either. ... Oh wait. Today is only Wednesday, and that was the Thursday puzzle, not the Friday contest puzzle.