A weekly meta crossword created by members of the forum. Difficulty levels will vary. Hints are usually available starting Wednesday, and solutions are posted on Sunday.
Here is another puzzle that really came about as I was filling in a non-Meta crossword. "Hmm", I mused. "I'll bet with a little work this could be a meta!" It turns out I was right.
More than a few of you saw it during testing: Cap'n Rick, Wendy, Whimsy, Peter and Al Sisti.
It was not a bad puzzle before I sent it to Peter and Al, but Al came up with a meta answer that was not just good, but inspired. Any of you who say "how clever" at the end (and I hope there are a bunch) are really saying it to Al.
So, on with the puzzle. The meta answer is a literary/film character in a leadership position (that is the Sistinspiration I spoke of). I would put this at a solid 2.5 or perhaps 3 due to the final twist.
There will be nudges starting Wednesday. The initial ones will be the patently obvious and they will get more and more focused over time. I will always be available for PMs should you feel the need.
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!
Off the couch! Enjoyed this one, so my thanks to @DrTom and team.
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Off the couch… nice one, DrT&Co. As always, the clueing, DrT Refraining from pointing any out here as they’d tip your hand, but I’m still chuckling over a few!
rjy wrote: ↑Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:57 am
Off the couch… nice one, DrT&Co. As always, the clueing, DrT Refraining from pointing any out here as they’d tip your hand, but I’m still chuckling over a few!
I think I was meant to be a comedy writer. Iris one of these daisy I could return and use all these daffodilly "Tomisms" as a dahlia job. But that would jasmine I had to start all over again. Why all the flowers...well we are talking about reincarnation aren't we?
Glad you liked the puzzle and the clues. I'll be interested to hear your favorites after the reveal or by PM if you want to tell me earlier.
Tom
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!
rjy wrote: ↑Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:57 am
Off the couch… nice one, DrT&Co. As always, the clueing, DrT Refraining from pointing any out here as they’d tip your hand, but I’m still chuckling over a few!
I think I was meant to be a comedy writer. Iris one of these daisy I could return and use all these daffodilly "Tomisms" as a dahlia job. But that would jasmine I had to start all over again. Why all the flowers...well we are talking about reincarnation aren't we?
Glad you liked the puzzle and the clues. I'll be interested to hear your favorites after the reveal or by PM if you want to tell me earlier.
Tom
Wow - you really rose to the occasion there, didn't you?! But yes, I PM'ed you with the clues I thought were irisistible.
rjy wrote: ↑Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:57 am
Off the couch… nice one, DrT&Co. As always, the clueing, DrT Refraining from pointing any out here as they’d tip your hand, but I’m still chuckling over a few!
I think I was meant to be a comedy writer. Iris one of these daisy I could return and use all these daffodilly "Tomisms" as a dahlia job. But that would jasmine I had to start all over again. Why all the flowers...well we are talking about reincarnation aren't we?
Glad you liked the puzzle and the clues. I'll be interested to hear your favorites after the reveal or by PM if you want to tell me earlier.
Tom
Wow - you really rose to the occasion there, didn't you?! But yes, I PM'ed you with the clues I thought were irisistible.
Nice return of service! Did that come to you in your mind or did you say it aloud with your tulips?
I love cruising on the schooner Sunflower, their captain's motto "stick with me and azalea around the world.
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!
hoover wrote: ↑Mon Jun 26, 2023 12:40 pm OTC, with a nice >click!< at the end.
Not sure how you made that lower left corner work out that way though.
I beat it until it was ready for submission?
Thanks for solving.
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!
hoover wrote: ↑Mon Jun 26, 2023 12:40 pm OTC, with a nice >click!< at the end.
Not sure how you made that lower left corner work out that way though.
nice
Only way that could have been better was if it had been sent by a Southern California cowboy; L.A. TEX
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!
hoover wrote: ↑Mon Jun 26, 2023 12:40 pm OTC, with a nice >click!< at the end.
Not sure how you made that lower left corner work out that way though.
nice
Only way that could have been better was if it had been sent by a Southern California cowboy; L.A. TEX
While the weekend’s meta garnered some glowers
Today DrTom offered us flowers
But several posts later
The discussion did crater
Hide your kids! it’s “Muggles After Hours”
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Very fun stuff, thanks. And agree that the twist is pretty inspired.
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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.)
Refraining from pointing any out here as they’d tip your hand, but I’m still chuckling over a few!
