I'm curious whether all of the WSJ meta solvers are aware that Matt Gaffney presents a meta puzzle
every single week as part of his Matt Gaffney's Weekly Crossword Contest (MGWCC).
Unlike the free Wall Street Journal puzzle, the MGWCC is a subscriber-only puzzle, emailed to the players each Friday at noon (Eastern), but the cost is the equivalent of a very reasonable 75 cents per puzzle (or only 60 cents in months with five Fridays). The basic rate is a whopping $3 a month.
For about the price of a cup of even the cheapest Starbucks coffee, or a pack of gum, you can drive yourself stark raving mad every single weekend.
To subscribe, visit here:
https://www.patreon.com/mgwcc
To read more about the MGWCC puzzles visit here:
https://xwordcontest.com/
If you are not otherwise aware, several of your fellow Muggles board mates create their own challenging and exceptionally polished meta puzzles throughout the month. You can find lots of information about those puzzles by checking out the Other Meta Crossword Puzzles topic, right off the main menu of this board
Another outstanding source of meta puzzle challenge is the Muller Monthly Music Meta (MMMM), an absolutely free subscription based puzzle with - you'll never guess - a music theme. Pete Muller, the puzzle master for the MMMM challenge is a true renaissance man. He's not just a cruciverbalist, but a trader, hedge fund manager, outstanding touring musician, and a philanthropist. Find more information about Pete Muller's puzzles here:
https://pmxwords.com/mobile/
If you have been waiting, eagerly all week, for a regular dose of meta puzzle fun, whether from the masterful Mike Shenk or the "how can he be in so many places at one time?" Matt Gaffney, there are many other opportunities to take on the challenge, and to add more tools to your meta solving tool kit.
Best of luck, everyone!
