#708 - “Word for Word”

[Joe Ross]

MGWCC #708 — Sunday, December 27th, 2021 — “Word for Word”

THIS WEEK’S INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTE: Due to the late post, the deadline for this week’s puzzle is noon ET on Thursday, Dec. 30th. You can also earn credit for the Christmas solving badge by submitting by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, December 27th.

This week’s contest answer is a synonym for “excellent”.

Solve well, and be not led astray by words intended to deceive.





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[Guffman]

Given that Matt's puzzle will be moved until tomorrow I don't have much hope for getting that Christmas Day achievement trophy this year. Don't think the family would appreciate seeing grandpa hunched over a puzzle during the festivities. Wishing everyone a happy, regardless!

[KayW]

Tata, 2021 I leave for the land of no-wi-fi relatives right around the rescheduled drop time.

LOL like I had much of a chance to win it anyway. Looking on the bright side, at least now I have an excuse for not winning that badge this year.

Hmm... Maybe I can print out a few copies to take up with me. New post-Christmas-dinner fun activity: crash course intro to metas! I'm sure that will be a big hit with the family

[Alex Boisvert]

Given that Matt's puzzle will be moved until tomorrow I don't have much hope for getting that Christmas Day achievement trophy this year. Don't think the family would appreciate seeing grandpa hunched over a puzzle during the festivities. Wishing everyone a happy, regardless!

For this year only we're going to allow submissions on boxing day to count toward the achievement. Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone!

[docison]

Very nice puzzle, worth the wait. Delay in timing worked well for my schedule, actually. And 3 on the board behind Erik Agard and Jangler. That is some elite company for sure!

[LesY]

Cracked the top ten! docison, Hector, pgw and others are elite company, too!

Stellar puzzle by Matt!

[Meg]

I’ve submitted. Waiting……
Edit: #23

[higgysue]

Beamed up at #32. I think that’s a personal record! I thought this puzzle was “excellent”. Thanks, Matt!

[MajordomoTom]

Submitted and awaiting judgment. 100%er this holiday weekend.

Edit: #44

[Abide]

Another impressive construction. The first thing I tried worked, but I’m not complaining.

[Laura M]

Pretty sure I've beamed up. That was amazing! I'll probably be around #50, could have done better but I wanted to sleep in :-)

Edit: #48, right after @Abide (like this comment)!

[Cindy]

Solved.

[BarbaraK]

Excellent indeed! Beam me up, please, Mr. Scott.

[SusieG]

I feel like I received an excellent Christmas gift. Very enjoyable and I’m amazed again at Matt’s skills.

[BrennerTJ]

Beamed up.

[Joe Ross]

Beamed up! Submitted at 12:00 AM 12-27-21 for the Holly Jolly Crossword badge.

In at #99. Nice puzzle!

(I'm not sure waiting until Monday was necessary for the badge, but it didn't hurt!)

[Dannyvee]

Excellent aha moment— beam me up!

[HeadinHome]

Excellent indeed! And I could use the answer word, too, which I’m sure I’ve used to describe Gaffney puzzles in the past as well. Submitted and waiting for the update, but no doubt. Beam me up.

[Joe]

Woohoo! Got it without any help!

Agree that the word describes how I often feel about Matt's work.

[ChrisKochmanski]

Upwardly beamed!

Personally thankful for the MGWCC delay this weekend. Just now getting to relax — with puzzles! — after holiday travels.

Thanks, Matt, for going relatively easy on us!