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? This meta was the result of the disturbed sleep I experienced the night after my kidney stones procedure. I make no apologies, though, since I think the end result will be fun for all the family! The answer to the meta: "Nice audible 'oui'" And yes, that's obscure for a reason!
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.
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This was TERRIFIC and just struck the right chord for my frame of mind.
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Moat crossed! and the rest of the world didn't know what hit it
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.
I have crossed the MOAT but I am not sure how I managed to get here. I will need to do some research and reconnoitering before I attempt to storm the castle!
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
We're still a little way off the end of the first 24 hours, but I have a busy afternoon here in Oz. So here's the first batch of successful solvers who have managed to penetrate the intentional obscurity of this meta puzzle:
woozy
Schmeel
Mikey G
markhr
Cindy Heisler
Hector
Darth
Meg
lbray53
ChrisKochmanski
rjy
Ergcat
Bird Lives
boharr
DIS
BarbaraK
Tyrpmom
ChrisCross
MatthewL
Cindy Weatherman
Laura M
Darrell
Carolyn
Pair O Ducks
That's 24 to get us started!
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!
Across the MOAT thank goodness. I'd have never forgiven myself!!! Very convoluted and a Ha Ha AHA!
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!
I have figured out parts but not all. These kinds of clues are always my nemesis. Ask me about an “obscure” literature reference or a history factoid no one cares about, I’m your girl. THIS kind of obscure clue-phrasing, not so much. Will cheer the rest of you from the sidelines!
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!
stormed! I gave it another go and there it was! Thanks, Ben! Clever and not obscure!
