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 just love the fact that Paul, at the start of the 3rd chapter to the Philippians says, "Finally, my brothers and sisters..." - and then continues on for another 2 chapters! (In fact, he says "Finally" again in Phil. 4:8, and at that point I think he really means it, because the letter is all over 15 verses later.) This is something that often happens during sermons or speeches: when someone says "And finally..." I am never sure how serious they are. Which brings me to this meta, in which you're looking for an adjective.
The easiest way to submit is on Crosshare (and you get instant feedback and unlimited attempts!) But you can also PM me with your submission. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.
Nudges are here.
The solution will be posted Monday.
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While I'm posting, allow me to advertise my new puzzle release: the Rejected (Non-meta) MOAT Pack. Check out the announcement post here, and I look forward to processing your orders soon!
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!
Castle stormed (or did the castle storm me?) Either way, done and done and really nice. Lots going on. But one thing for sure.
Funny story. I was all set to enter Par for the course for the CrossHare midi contest for April but I mistakenly thought midi meant 7x 7 and not 11 x 11. Oops. Well.... Here's a complex but **small** meta on the subject of golf.
Well, here we are nearly 24 hours in, and look at this amazing band of 28 solvers!
Alex Sisti
kieranjboyd
SeamusOL
Tom Wilson
Laura M
woozy
Schmeel
edestlin
Darth
Cindy Weatherman
boharr
dplass
DIS
JHSeeman
MrTheHan
Mr Tex
hoover
markhr
ChrisCross
Jaclyn
Meg
Capn Rick
Bird Lives
MatthewL
Gutman
Cindy Heisler
DebbieC
whimsy
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!
Took too long but I finally got MOATivated enough to try somehting new and that worked. Another great issue from the land down under (which thankfully did not make me chunder!).
Ben, you are the master of disguise, took me forever to see what I needed to but then I could not look away. Thanks for an excellent puzzle as usual.
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!
