Off The Table September 17, 2023 (META)
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:04 am
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Off The Table September 17, 2023 (META)
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Re: Off The Table September 17, 2023
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:21 am
Great puzzle! I had some trouble with one of the theme entries, but I enjoyed the meta-mechanism!
Re: Off The Table September 17, 2023
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:58 am
Re: Off The Table September 17, 2023
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 11:29 am
My favorite Birnholz to date!
Re: Off The Table September 17, 2023
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 11:49 am
Consistently fun and elegant puzzles. Thanks, Evan.
Re: Off The Table September 17, 2023
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 12:40 pm
Solved - very clever construction! Thanks.
Re: Off The Table September 17, 2023
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 1:45 pm
My favorite meta subject! Loved it.
I was almost finished with the grid before I finally got what was going on, tho.
I was almost finished with the grid before I finally got what was going on, tho.
Re: Off The Table September 17, 2023
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 2:43 pm
Very fun meta. Thanks Evan!
Re: Off The Table September 17, 2023
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:07 pm
Even though I “quit” the WSJ metas, I still try these. Not too tough and enjoyable meta from Evan. I enjoy his normal Sunday puzzles as well.
Re: Off The Table September 17, 2023
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:07 pm
Thanks for posting as I might not have found this otherwise.
Fun meta. Wasn’t the first thing I thought it would be, but my second idea worked out.
Fun meta. Wasn’t the first thing I thought it would be, but my second idea worked out.
Re: Off The Table September 17, 2023
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:25 pm
Once I realized that the letters I had rounded up were never going to spell out anything 
I twigged the actual metanism.
Thanks, Evan!
I twigged the actual metanism.
Thanks, Evan!
Re: Off The Table September 17, 2023
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:29 pm
Great puzzle!
I enjoyed the meta, but as usual the grid was a pleasure to fill. I'm amazed every time how fillable it even if I'm not familiar with all of the entries. Sometimes patience is needed, but ultimately I can usually find a way to crack a tough corner open. I can only imagine how much effort goes into keeping the crosses fair.
Thanks for the puzzle!
I enjoyed the meta, but as usual the grid was a pleasure to fill. I'm amazed every time how fillable it even if I'm not familiar with all of the entries. Sometimes patience is needed, but ultimately I can usually find a way to crack a tough corner open. I can only imagine how much effort goes into keeping the crosses fair.
Thanks for the puzzle!
Re: Off The Table September 17, 2023
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2023 6:27 pm
Took a day to digest, but really nice payoff. Logical, fair steps.
Now to read the whiny WP comments section....
Now to read the whiny WP comments section....
Re: Off The Table September 17, 2023
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:17 pm
Loved it!
Re: Off The Table September 17, 2023
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:37 am
Wow, another EB masterpiece. I was very lost until I started to notice something, then two or three steps later an answer, and might I add a very logical and pleasing answer, appeared. These Meta Masters always make me feel sooooo inadequate. Ah well, so do master chefs and it doesn't stop me from eating at their restaurants!!!
Re: Off The Table September 17, 2023
Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2023 11:11 pm
After @DrTom's rave review during the zoom call today, I went off and did this one. I'm not a fan of weekend puzzles, so I just revealed the grid and dove into the meta. Great aha moment! 
Re: Off The Table September 17, 2023
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:22 am
As always creative and smooth.