Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? A weekly meta crossword constructed by forum member Ben (aka benchen71). These metas range from relatively easy to more challenging, depending on how many Australianisms he puts in them! Puzzles are posted in a new thread every Tuesday, with nudges appearing on Saturdays, and the solution coming out on Mondays. (At least, that's the plan. Given he lives in Australia, and they are so far ahead of the US time-zone-wise, things may get posted early!)
Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? Here's a relatively straight-forward meta for you, with one potential wrinkle. The answer to the meta is a six word phrase that is something you can't do, as illustrated by the grid. But because you have to enter a phrase, you have to get it letter-perfect for Crosshare to give you the win. If you're struggling with the submission process, the first word of the answer is a verb, and two definite articles are used.
PM me with your submissions or submit on Crosshare. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.
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Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:35 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Crossed the moat and onto the beech... not many solvers so far, thought it'd be more poplar - even my dogwood enjoy it. Maybe it's just still kicking their ash.
I guessed the answer before starting. Filling the grid confirmed it. But it took me several tries at Crossshare because I kept entering 5-word phrases till I went back and checked the prompt.
(Resisting the temptation to go down the rjy path.)
I’m gonna go out on a limb and say this was a real treet! Moat crossed. I know there are too many puns but don’t bark at me or I’ll lock you in my trunk! Keep at it, I’ll keep rooting for you like the sap I am.
Thanks Ben, fun solve and you won’t believe how I tried to complicate it.
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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Great meta!
