THIS WEEK’S INSTRUCTIONS:
This week’s contest answer is a two-word phrase that’s something to avoid when solving metas.
Solve well, and be not led astray by words intended to deceive.
#701 - "We're Looking for a Phrase"
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docison
- Posts: 416
- Joined: Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:18 pm
- Location: Brookline, MA
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docison
- Posts: 416
- Joined: Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:18 pm
- Location: Brookline, MA
Had to create the topic so I could post that I am at the top of the leaderboard! Woo-hoo! A little tricky for a week 1, but still nice and simple after lots of crunchy metas of late.
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Cindy
- Posts: 1253
- Joined: Tue Apr 09, 2019 5:39 pm
- Location: Matthews
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MikeyG
- Posts: 1405
- Joined: Wed Dec 30, 2020 2:52 pm
- Location: Chicago
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Yeah, I needed the respite this weekend since I have stuff to do, hahaha. Played a bit like a Week 2, but I think I got it...we shall see!
Mikey G
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Dannyvee
- Posts: 518
- Joined: Sat Oct 10, 2020 11:39 am
- Location: Jamaica Plain, MA
Beamed up! Lots of fun
I can be found in Sheridan, NY, veejaying. (8)
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RPardoe
- Posts: 736
- Joined: Tue Jul 23, 2019 4:09 pm
- Location: Houston, TX
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stmv
- Posts: 298
- Joined: Sun Apr 05, 2020 5:12 pm
I agree that it was not as easy as I expected for a week 1, but after a few false starts, I am on the leaderboard.
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joequavis
- Posts: 500
- Joined: Fri Apr 12, 2019 12:29 pm
- Location: Windsor, Colorado
Beam me up. And props to @docison for being 1st across the finish line. I think I was still replacing the printer toner at 12:07!!
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Joe
- Posts: 559
- Joined: Sat May 11, 2019 12:45 pm
- Location: New Hampshire
Just crunchy enough! I liked the slightly tougher Week 1. I'm on the board at 60 and thank heavens. After last weeks two stumpers (though I got on Matt's board with a nudge) and this week's WSJ, it was nice to actually to solve one.
Happy to give nudges. If you notice I've solved, please tell me about avenues you've explored so I can nudge you in the right direction and not off a cliff.
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ajk
- Posts: 966
- Joined: Mon Dec 21, 2020 4:22 pm
- Location: Colorado
Beamed aboard. Should have gotten it faster, but was oversimplifying instead of overcomplicating for once. 
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HeadinHome
- Posts: 1090
- Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:06 am
- Location: Charlotte, NC
Got it, after making a dumb grid mistake. Also, I always forget to try (can't say) when stuck, and when I did that, all was clear.
Fun one!
Waiting for my beam-up (JUST refreshed, so it might be a while).
Fun one!
Waiting for my beam-up (JUST refreshed, so it might be a while).
The other Wendy. 
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sharkicicles
- Posts: 851
- Joined: Fri May 10, 2019 12:03 pm
- Location: Chicago
You know it’s a week 1 when you get a late start and there’s already 79 people ahead of you.
Fun week 1. Maybe a week 1.25-1.5, not that I’m complaining.
Fun week 1. Maybe a week 1.25-1.5, not that I’m complaining.
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Polar Star
- Posts: 6
- Joined: Tue Mar 03, 2020 12:45 pm
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Guffman
- Posts: 194
- Joined: Tue May 18, 2021 10:02 am
- Location: Prairie Village, Kansas
More steps than usual for a Week 1, but thankful it won't be a weekend slog.
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ky-mike
- Posts: 1989
- Joined: Thu Apr 11, 2019 4:22 pm
- Location: Near Louisville Ky
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DrTom
- Posts: 3782
- Joined: Sat Apr 20, 2019 6:46 pm
- Location: Jacksonville, FL
Whoo Hoo #74, that may well be as high as I have ever been. I know, I know. don't gloat over a week 1, but hey I'm not getting very far with Mr. Gaffney's other puzzle on WSJ so I might as well take my victories where I can.
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
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BrennerTJ
- Posts: 440
- Joined: Sun Jan 31, 2021 2:54 pm
- Location: Chicago suburbs
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DCBilly
- Posts: 261
- Joined: Thu Apr 01, 2021 4:40 pm
- Location: Washington DC
Beamed up on this one after whiffing on everything else this week….
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Thurman8er
- Posts: 393
- Joined: Tue Apr 09, 2019 3:05 pm
- Location: Fresno, CA
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EmilyW
- Posts: 241
- Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2020 10:03 pm
It feels like it's been a while since I correctly solved a meta so I was looking forward to a nice easy week one, but unfortunately I am stuck. I think I'm most of the way there, so I'm going to take a break and hope for post enlightenment.