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? I have a personal theory that the doctrine of Original Sin actually stems from the fact that we all view the world from our particular perspective. But some people take this to extremes. This puzzle will give you a chance to think fondly about any egocentrics you may know - as if they needed any more attention! The answer to the meta is a noun - very unspecific, I know. But if I've done it right, you should experience that lovely "click" we meta-junkies crave!
PM me with your submissions or submit on Crosshare. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.
The 1st Pre-release MOAT Pack is still available for purchase at https://www.ephesusscroll.com/about/interest4.html. US$10 gets you a pack of 12 meta puzzles - with PUZ and PDF files - including nudges and solutions.
Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:16 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta!
I crossed the moat, 2nd week in a row, all by myself. (Considering my past record, this should be an encouragement to all meta-solvers everywhere.) A new record for me. Thanks for the puzzle, Ben.
Coming up on the end of the first 24 hours, and here's where we stand:
Schmeel
SporcleMirror
Cindy Heisler
Tom Wilson
kieranjboyd
Bird Lives
madhatter5
Darth
ChrisKochmanski
boharr
Hector
Tyrpmom
DIS
Carolyn
woozy
CPJohnson
Jack Sullivan
jbird
Meg
Cindy Weatherman
Gutman
KayW
BrennerTJ
whimsy
That's 24 solvers so far.
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta!
Found the smallest drawbridge in the world here in Bermuda (Somerset - 56 cm wide) and crossed it in 2 seconds. Your puzzle took a bit longer, Ben, but I've crossed your drawbridge as well. Nice one!
Time for a solver update. Add the following to the list:
Qmark
dplass
SJMcK
Ira Hanson
Laura M
Bbaack
lbray53
markhr
Capn Rick
LuckyGuest
swagdude
And we're up to 35. Nudges in about 24 hours from now...
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta!
Crossed the MOAT without falling into the jaws of alligators (pending confirmation). Enjoyable continuation of a much better weekend that the last one. Update: confirmed
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Thanks, Ben!
Castle stormed. Very tough grid - I think I broke the interwebs. But a lovely (and quick!) AHA. Thanks, Ben.
