MEOW #127: PURE EVIL

[madhatter5]

Hi all and welcome to the 127th installment of the MEOW!

Being a cat forum we are not dogmatic about anything here. I have pushed the envelope in the past, but I think never quite as far as this one.



I ask the following of you this week:

1) If you have an answer but are a bit unsure/confused I strongly encourage you to submit anyway.

2) Please do not collaborate with others on this particular puzzle.


The answer to this meta is a group of pure evil creatures

LYNX:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... share_link
https://crossword.info/kvassword/PURE_EVIL

Best of luck!

Kitten
Calico
Persian
Puma
Lion

Mystery Cat

[benchen71]

Well, I've submitted an answer and am awaiting a reply. Schroedinger's cat time!
Edit: Not yet...
2nd edit: Not yet...
3rd edit: Not yet...
4th edit: Success! The cat is free!

[Meg]

Submitted. Waiting. Cat is sleeping and dreaming of chasing lizards.
Edit: the cat is still in the bag.

[boharr]

Cat still captive, but the cluing here is over-the-top brilliant.

[CPJohnson]

I submitted an answer. So, we’ll see.
Edit: Not there yet, despite Josh’s suggestions. But he says I’m getting closer.

[MikeyG]

I just laughed way too hard at 77-Down. That is all, haha.

[ChrisKochmanski]

I just laughed way too hard at 77-Down. That is all, haha.

Many clues and entries made me chuckle. Almost like Henny Youngman one-liners.

For me, 43a, in its quiet way, struck me as particularly amusing — a nice unexpected play on a crossword cliche.

[KayW]

Agree about the clues - I'm still giggling. Submitted an answer and waiting to see...


EDIT: Apparently I'm on the right track but not there yet. Back to

[madhatter5]

(I should maybe add, please kindly suspend judgement about me or the state of my mental health until you have solved the puzzle)

[Cindy]

I have now submitted three answers - each of which is a step in the right direction. I think I need to step some more.

If you haven't bought CCCC you have missed a real treat from our Muggle constructors.

Half and Half is a great puzzle!

[Darth]

The evil is strong with this one! :twisted: :evil:

The cat is out... "Yoda best" @madhatter5
and by that, of course, I mean most wicked! :evil_laugh:

[KayW]

Submission 2: getting warmer but not out yet.

[boharr]

The cat is free at last!

[Ergcat]

After 4 previous guesses ….. I think (hope) the cat is finally free! Waiting for confirmation….

[BrennerTJ]

Eventually got all the way close and freed the cat. That was a fun one! Lots of great clues too.

[ChrisKochmanski]

I know we’re supposed to not consult with other Muggles. So … will there be hints soon??

[madhatter5]

Normally I would say yes (and apologies for my occasional nudge forgetfulness in general) but actually I can't for this particular puzzle here, but I can nudge individually! Just send me a pm

[KayW]

...and I can personally attest that @madhatter5 will VERY patiently lead you as far and as long as you need.

SIXTH(!!!) time's the charm! The cat is finally out. And it's PURE EVIL.


But totally worth it. Thanks, Josh!

[MikeyG]

Something's up. Oh, wait, it's my blood pressure.

[lbray53]

I had to ask madhatter5 for a lot of help. And as KayW indicated, he was very, very patient and an excellent nudger. It was worth the effort and the trip.