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? In the Roman world mirrors would have been made from bronze, tin or silver, highly polished to reflect light. However, they would not have given the perfect reflections of mirrors of today. Hence, Paul's words in 1 Cor. 13:12: "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." (KJV) And now on with the meta, the answer to which is a word associated with writing and photography.
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 Apr 30, 2023 6:13 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Crossed the moat, finding a quiet room in the castle to sit a bit longer w MMM and MGWCC. But really clever construction Ben, one where I can see maybe generating the idea, but executing it must've required some real ingenuity!
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We're almost at the end of the first 24 hours, so here's the first batch of solvers:
LindaPRmaven
markhr
Schmeel
Capn Rick
Meg
Cindy Weatherman
Bird Lives
kymike
boharr
Tom Wilson
DebbieC
MatthewL
Hector
I K Snamhcok
woozy
Carolyn
Sharkicicles
whimsy
jbird
hoover
Laura M
Jaclyn
Dow Jones
rjy
ajk
imontoo
DIS
heidi
CPJohnson
SJMcK
Golem
Sanne
Pair O Ducks
SeamusOL
SewYoung
ReB
Bbaack
Spid4567
frostyjhammer
We start with 39!
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!
Nice one, Ben. Thanks!