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? If you will allow me to get political, here's a meta puzzle that speaks to this time of year here in Australia. The answer to the meta is suggested by something that happens three times in the grid.
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.
Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:17 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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SeamusOL wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 12:56 am
Great puzzle, even better message. Thanks Ben
I believe 37d may be an incorrect answer?
Oh, I did it again! This puzzle was constructed a while ago, so I clearly mixed the two entries up over an extended period of time!
OK, so the clue for 37 D now reads "Romance author of "Not My Romeo" fame, ___ Madden-Mills (just trying to get away from "Casablanca")". This is definitely not part of the meta!
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!
SeamusOL wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 12:56 am
Great puzzle, even better message. Thanks Ben
I believe 37d may be an incorrect answer?
Oh, I did it again! This puzzle was constructed a while ago, so I clearly mixed the two entries up over an extended period of time!
OK, so the clue for 37 D now reads "Romance author of "Not My Romeo" fame, ___ Madden-Mills (just trying to get away from "Casablanca")". This is definitely not part of the meta!
Ha! I'm glad I'm not the only one who does that.
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.
SeamusOL wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 12:56 am
Great puzzle, even better message. Thanks Ben
I believe 37d may be an incorrect answer?
Oh, I did it again! This puzzle was constructed a while ago, so I clearly mixed the two entries up over an extended period of time!
OK, so the clue for 37 D now reads "Romance author of "Not My Romeo" fame, ___ Madden-Mills (just trying to get away from "Casablanca")". This is definitely not part of the meta!
Needed an assist from Google to verify that my guess was plausible, but moat crossed. Fun and educational, thanks.
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If they don't suspend alternate side parking in NYC for it, I pretty much have to use Google. Imagine my surprise to find they have Google way over there on the other side of the world.
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