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"Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:58 am
by benchen71
Welcome to...
benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)
Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? Here's an interesting piece of trivia about the cover of the Beatles album "Help!": they are actually spelling out "N-U-J-V" in semaphore. Apparently, the photographer did not like the arm arrangements with the band spelling "H-E-L-P." And with that, it's on to the puzzle! The answer to the meta is a 6-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.
Help! - Online Form
Help! - PUZ
Help! - PDF
Help! - spreadsheet
Nudges are
here.
The solution is
here.
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:59 am
by benchen71
Announcing a new meta pack: the
MOAT Music Meta Pack. US$10 gives you access to 12 music-themed metas
that will not be published at any time in the future: this is
not a pre-release pack! And there are some absolute corkers in here. I think these are some of my best metas (even if I do say so myself) ranging from easy ("week 1" in the MGWCC parlance) to relatively difficult (let's just say "week 3" - but ymmv). The pack comes with PUZ and PDF files and private links to Crosshare, where you can access nudges, solve online, submit your answer, and then comment with fellow solvers.
(Please allow 24 hours after payment to receive the pack: time zone differences make it hard to guarantee prompt service!)
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 4:12 am
by Dow Jones
Moat crossed, castled stormed. Fun meta, Ben !! I like anything related to the Beatles.
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 7:57 am
by Ergcat
Moat crossed, castle stormed!
Fun Meta! Thanks, Ben!
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 8:42 am
by lbray53
MOAT crossed. Nicely done.
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 8:47 am
by Darth
Crossed the M-O-A-T without any H-E-L-P. Thanks, Ben!
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:01 am
by boharr
Moat stormed. No, wait. That's the castle that's stormed. I just floated across the moat. Thanks.
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:07 am
by ky-mike
Solved On croSshare
Great meta!
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:22 am
by Meg
Crossed the moat. In the mood for a meat pie and some wine.
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:32 am
by hoover
Crossed the MOAT!
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:44 am
by Schmeel
MOAT's crossed.
Thanks for the puzzle.!
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:56 am
by rjy
Crossed the pond … er … MOAT… Cheerio!
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:30 am
by MatthewL
Moat crossed, castle stormed, no help needed. Thanks for the puzzle, Ben!
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:53 am
by ChrisKochmanski
Crossed! Stormed!
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 12:57 pm
by ajk
Got it just before having to login to a faculty meeting. A little sad I don't still have it to chew on during said meeting.
Fun stuff and cool mechanism. Thanks.
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:56 pm
by whimsy
Stormed castle; crossed moat.
Croquet, anyone?
Thanks for the puzzle, Ben!
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 4:26 pm
by CPJohnson
Crossed the moat! Thanks, Ben!
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 7:22 pm
by Qmark
Moat crossed...thanks Ben!
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 7:25 pm
by hcbirker
Crossed the moat!
Re: "Help!" by benchen71
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 8:50 pm
by Berto
Moat crsosed!