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benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)

Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? Sometimes you just don't have the energy to finish your exclamations of dismay. If you can relate, then this puzzle is for you. The answer to the meta is a ten-letter word.

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.

Things will be slightly different this week, however. I've posted this as I head out on a school camp. For the next four days I will be canoeing down the Murray River with a bunch of year 10 students avoiding sunburn during the day, and sleeping in a tent while avoiding mosquitos at night. Not my idea of fun at all! So there won't be any PM responses or solver updates (and the nudges will be delayed) until I get back Friday evening, Aussie time.

I Can't Even! - Online Form
I Can't Even! - PUZ
I Can't Even! - PDF
I Can't Even! - spreadsheet

Nudges are here.
The solution is here.

I’ve crossed the moat.

Excellent puzzle! Clean grid with just one letter I didn’t know, and very clever and well executed mechanism.

Got it.

Moat crossed and Castle stormed!

Crossed the MOAT!


Very impressive construction.

Crossed the MOAT. Super fun puzzle, Ben! Have fun camping!

Great title! I’ve made it over the moat.

Crossed and stormed! Really nice construction, Ben - I nearly gave in to soliciting a nudge, but glad I stuck with it to the end. Nice AHA there!

Hope your trip is better than you're anticipating

DeMOATed! Nice one, Ben!

Moat Crossed, castle stormed.

Nice mechanism, thanks for the puzzle.

Crossed! Stormed!

All snapped together elegantly. Ben, you’re getting really good at this. Thanks!

Fun puzzle Ben! Nice construction!

ChrisKochmanski wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:21 pm Crossed! Stormed!

All snapped together elegantly. Ben, you’re getting really good at this. Thanks!

Agreed - that was brilliant!! Across the MOAT!

Didn't see it right away this morning, but upon return it popped right out. Brief delay due to spelling ineptitude on my part.
Fun one, thanks.

Great construction...loved it. Thanks Ben!

Fantastic meta, Ben! I hope your trip ends up better than expected.

Crossed the moat finally, and into the castle in search of employment...
But I was feeling something of a fool for a bit... Puzzle was terrific -- Thanks, Ben!

Crossed the moat, with a slight little push. Had the right idea, but needed a bit of confirmation. Wonderful puzzle, Ben!

Crossed the moat in near record time for me. No rabbit holes this week. Nice construction.

Gosh this looks like something I ought to be able to solve. Maybe it is time to put it aside and have a drink.