MGWCC #799 — “And the Last Shall Be First”

[rjy]

Solo solve, one of those rare times when you just “see” it. I’ll be stymied by next week’s Week 1.

But wow, just wow. What a construction.

[benchen71]

Solo solve, one of those rare times when you just “see” it. I’ll be stymied by next week’s Week 1.

But wow, just wow. What a construction.

Unfortunately, next week is a "week 5"! I am definitely expecting to be stymied!

[cbarbee002]

I actually had a meta in mind (to create) with the same title . . . unfortunately for me, the metanism apparently isn't the same. :-/

[rjy]

Solo solve, one of those rare times when you just “see” it. I’ll be stymied by next week’s Week 1.

But wow, just wow. What a construction.

Unfortunately, next week is a "week 5"! I am definitely expecting to be stymied!

Been out west all week, stymied by hours and time zones (MNF at 4???), and apparently that extends to calendars too!

[ZooAnimalsOnWheels]

Wow! Waiting for the beam with no doubts.

The grid was a tough one. I rarely have to blind Google, but did here and learned a new word.

[ReB]

Well, I had a blind spot such that I didn't see that my first metanism attempt was the right one. I then followed multiple rabbit holes until a VERY gentle nudge opened my eyes to see....

[Katiedid]

Got it. Waiting for beam up.
I had asked for a nudge, but before I got a reply, I had an inspiration and found it. Cool.

[dk letter]

I just have to take a moment to admire Matt’s sorcerery. I don’t know how he does it. This was super impressive and really entertaining too!

[Bird Lives]

I'm first!
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[BrennerTJ]

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[lbray53]

I mentioned that I would comment after the reveal if I remembered. Here it is.

My struggles with completing the southeast corner of the grid led me directly to the mechanism. The X Y and Z jumped right out at me.