Award Winner—WSJ hex 5/6/23

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Award Winner—WSJ hex 5/6/23

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Fun puzzle by C&R. I spun my wheels for a minute or two and then it was smooth sailing.
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Amazing construction, as usual. Follow every instruction. The payoff is worth it.
https://s.wsj.net/public/resources/docu ... 062023.pdf
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Enjoyed this one. Got all but the NE corner quickly. When I figured out the mechanism I got more of it. Then went away for a while and when I came back, I finished after looking up Asian Islands. Still don't quite get the wordplay for 9 down, though I am confident of my entry.
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Solved the puzzle, but what is the second part of the clue for 21D?
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21D - The clue reads "Treat Spooner's finished, for example"
Is that your question, or are you asking about the wordplay that gets you to the grid entry?
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SewYoung wrote: ↑Fri May 05, 2023 10:08 pm 21D - The clue reads "Treat Spooner's finished, for example"
Is that your question, or are you asking about the wordplay that gets you to the grid entry?
I do not understand the second part of the wordplay that leads to the answer.
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"For example" = "Say"
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If anyone needs help with any of the wordplays just message me
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SewYoung wrote: ↑Fri May 05, 2023 9:38 pm Still don't quite get the wordplay for 9 down, though I am confident of my entry.
Synonym for bent is “penchant.” Hope that gets you started.
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Richard B. wrote: ↑Sat May 06, 2023 4:21 am
SewYoung wrote: ↑Fri May 05, 2023 9:38 pm Still don't quite get the wordplay for 9 down, though I am confident of my entry.
Synonym for bent is “penchant.” Hope that gets you started.
Thanks. That clears it up and confirms that my entry is correct.
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Enjoyed this HEX. After getting just one of the special squares, I figured out what the "award" would be.
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Solved - fun one.
Contest Crosswords Combating Cancer (CCCC) is a bundle of 16 metapuzzles created to help raise money for cancer-related charities. It is available at CrosswordsForCancer.com.
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Fun puzzle, and I did color and connect the squares.

I know what 14A has to be, but not sure I understand it. Is best a synonym for cream?
If you want help with a meta, feel free to PM me. The more specific you are about what you have and what you want, the more likely I can help without spoiling.

(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)
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BarbaraK wrote: ↑Sat May 06, 2023 9:34 pm Fun puzzle, and I did color and connect the squares.

I know what 14A has to be, but not sure I understand it. Is best a synonym for cream?
“cream of the crop” was my take
Contest Crosswords Combating Cancer (CCCC) is a bundle of 16 metapuzzles created to help raise money for cancer-related charities. It is available at CrosswordsForCancer.com.
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Hex strikes again! The real aha was when I saw the arrangement of the secret squares!
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This was a slog

BUT

Completely solved.

YAY

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Got to this one late. (We were traveling.) Much fun!
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