73. Something's Missing
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73. Something's Missing
PDF and PUZ
Crosshare
Someone get the crunchies, stat!
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Hello hello! We did it once but hopefully never again: this meta was not written from start to finish in a 12-hour window, haha. Not too much else to say except that, while your mileage may vary, I'm thinking about Level 3 or 3.5 for this.
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73. Something's Missing
The answer to the meta is a 2-word, 10-letter phrase.
Deadline is Saturday, November 4 at 1 pm ET.
Good luck, and may all your solves be beautiful!
Mikey G
Crosshare
Someone get the crunchies, stat!
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Hello hello! We did it once but hopefully never again: this meta was not written from start to finish in a 12-hour window, haha. Not too much else to say except that, while your mileage may vary, I'm thinking about Level 3 or 3.5 for this.
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73. Something's Missing
The answer to the meta is a 2-word, 10-letter phrase.
Deadline is Saturday, November 4 at 1 pm ET.
Good luck, and may all your solves be beautiful!
Mikey G
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Thanks Mikey! I both loved and hated this (I think that's the correct reaction?)
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That's always the correct reaction.
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I found it!! That was fun - thanks Mikey!
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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Very clever, had me stumped for a bit. Thanks for the puzzle!
Shannon
PS: If you want help with a meta, PM what you have so I can help without spoiling too much. I've received lots of help in the beginning and I love to pay it forward!
PS: If you want help with a meta, PM what you have so I can help without spoiling too much. I've received lots of help in the beginning and I love to pay it forward!
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Quick addendum:
The clue for 50-A should read
"Proper name that starts a Washington waterway."
Will update PDF and PUZ soon.
Carry on!
Mikey G
The clue for 50-A should read
"Proper name that starts a Washington waterway."
Will update PDF and PUZ soon.
Carry on!
Mikey G
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Solved... with a leap of faith! Good puzzle and clever construction.
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta!
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G-G-G-Got it!
G-G-G-Great fun!
(Sorry, just messin’ with the G in MikeyG.)
That was a G-G-G-Groove. Loved it!
G-G-G-Great fun!
(Sorry, just messin’ with the G in MikeyG.)
That was a G-G-G-Groove. Loved it!
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We have a solid 21 to start this puzzle, and I'm guessing this means we're looking at a Week 3.5 so far. It's a bit more lateral than some other ones also.
Nudge-a-rinos coming on Wednesday!
I came dressed as the most terrifying costume of all: an asymmetrical crossword.
Mikey G
Nudge-a-rinos coming on Wednesday!
I came dressed as the most terrifying costume of all: an asymmetrical crossword.
Mikey G
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DOH!!! I violated an essential rule of Metas and it took me forever to get to the end and many shoves (to call them nudges is a travesty). I need to remember whose puzzles I am solving because there was a typically MikeyG thing there that I missed completely. Thanks for the puzzle Mike.
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!
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A few nudges on Wednesday (it's basically Wednesday, haha).
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See if that helps! Up to 25 so far, I believe!
Mikey G
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See if that helps! Up to 25 so far, I believe!
Mikey G
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I can't wait to see what this typical thing is, but there is something kind of Mikey-esque about this puzzle. We'll see if we agree on what it is afterward! (All the dad jokes notwithstanding.)DrTom wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:40 pm DOH!!! I violated an essential rule of Metas and it took me forever to get to the end and many shoves (to call them nudges is a travesty). I need to remember whose puzzles I am solving because there was a typically MikeyG thing there that I missed completely. Thanks for the puzzle Mike.
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Hmm. I already had done everything in the nudges, except solving nudge five. I'll keep thinking.
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Finally got it. Nudges didn't help because I had all of that, but fresh eyes finally led me to the solution. Thanks for the puzzle, Mikey!
Matthew
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This has happened to me so many times. The number of times that I
- begin to type out a message for help
- come back to it a day or two later
- take nudges, all of which I already know