"Archaisms" by benchen71
- benchen71
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"Archaisms" by benchen71
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benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)
Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? Not your typical "week 2" here! This one has a tricky grid (but I'm hoping there are enough footholds; if not, there's always Google) and a meta that might take a little thought. And the silly season is almost upon us, so you should have plenty of spare time, right? Good luck, as you seek the answer to the meta which is a verb in the past tense that can be used as an adjective to describe something that has undergone 30 across.
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.
Archaisms - Online Form
Archaisms - PUZ
Archaisms - PDF
Archaisms - spreadsheet
Nudges are here.
The solution is here.
benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)
Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? Not your typical "week 2" here! This one has a tricky grid (but I'm hoping there are enough footholds; if not, there's always Google) and a meta that might take a little thought. And the silly season is almost upon us, so you should have plenty of spare time, right? Good luck, as you seek the answer to the meta which is a verb in the past tense that can be used as an adjective to describe something that has undergone 30 across.
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.
Archaisms - Online Form
Archaisms - PUZ
Archaisms - PDF
Archaisms - spreadsheet
Nudges are here.
The solution is here.
Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:09 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!
- woozy
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Across the moat.
I put on a blind-fold, walked forward and there I was.
After the MMM, it seems this week will be my time to make educated guesses.
I put on a blind-fold, walked forward and there I was.
After the MMM, it seems this week will be my time to make educated guesses.
Latest meta: Never forget... and never mind (A WSJ retaliation)
- benchen71
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And yet, there is a meta mechanism in there, somewhere!
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!
- woozy
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Yeah... and I almost know what it is but I can't quite get it to work.
Latest meta: Never forget... and never mind (A WSJ retaliation)
- Meg
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- Location: St. Petersburg, FL
I’ve hopped across the moat. Feel a bit lucky to have solved this one.
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- lbray53
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I have crossed the MOAT. Interesting and somewhat difficult grid, as advertised. I had to do a bit of winnowing and backsolving once I saw what was going on.
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
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- ChrisKochmanski
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Crossed! Stormed!
Very much enjoyed. Though, yes, I needed Mr. G’s generous help, especially at upper right. And I may not have solved in exactly the intended way.
Thanks, Ben!
Very much enjoyed. Though, yes, I needed Mr. G’s generous help, especially at upper right. And I may not have solved in exactly the intended way.
Thanks, Ben!
- rjy
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Backed my way into the castle, making no small use of the inter webs this time... Thanks, Ben!
Ray
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- CPJohnson
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Crossed the moat, but my boat is leaking.....it's missing some pieces.
Cynthia
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We're almost at the 24 hour mark. Here's the first group of successful solvers:
woozy
SeamusOL
Hector
Laura M
Darrell
Cindy Weatherman
Cindy Heisler
Meg
LindaPRmaven
lbray53
boharr
Ergcat
MatthewL
DIS
markhr
DebbieC
DrTom
jbird
Dave C
ChrisKochmanski
rjy
whimsy
CPJohnson
Jaclyn
Tom Wilson
Mr Tex
That's 26 to get us started!
woozy
SeamusOL
Hector
Laura M
Darrell
Cindy Weatherman
Cindy Heisler
Meg
LindaPRmaven
lbray53
boharr
Ergcat
MatthewL
DIS
markhr
DebbieC
DrTom
jbird
Dave C
ChrisKochmanski
rjy
whimsy
CPJohnson
Jaclyn
Tom Wilson
Mr Tex
That's 26 to get us started!
Last edited by benchen71 on Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:39 am, edited 1 time 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!
- sharkicicles
- Posts: 798
- Joined: Fri May 10, 2019 12:03 pm
- Location: Chicago
Ben’s seen my actual name now… I wonder if he’ll put it together with my name here..,
- dsbened
- Posts: 99
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- Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Tough puzzle. I got 3/4 done in 45 minutes and then hit a wall so I put the puzzle down because I had errands to run (feed my goldfish, check my mail box, clip my toenails, etc.)
Seattle DB
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- KayW
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Moat crossed. Thanks Ben!
Contest Crosswords Combating Cancer (CCCC) is a bundle of 16 metapuzzles created to help raise money for cancer-related charities. It is available at CrosswordsForCancer.com.
- benchen71
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I missed a day, but it's time for the nudges. Before that, a solver update:
Jim Dean
Carolyn
Spid456
Darth
KayW
That's 31 so far.
Jim Dean
Carolyn
Spid456
Darth
KayW
That's 31 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!