Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? A weekly meta crossword constructed by forum member Ben (aka benchen71). These metas range from relatively easy to more challenging, depending on how many Australianisms he puts in them! Puzzles are posted in a new thread every Tuesday, with nudges appearing on Saturdays, and the solution coming out on Mondays. (At least, that's the plan. Given he lives in Australia, and they are so far ahead of the US time-zone-wise, things may get posted early!)
Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? The spark for this meta puzzle occurred when I misread the title of a themed crossword. When I went back to confirm the title, I decided then and there that my misreading deserved to become a puzzle in its own right. And now here it is! The answer to the meta is an adjective.
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.
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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!
KayW wrote: ↑Tue Nov 07, 2023 7:07 pm deMOATed - fun puzzle, Ben - thanks!
I look forward to hearing the story of the meta you misread to inspire this puzzle.
I actually went looking for it on Crossword Fiend but couldn't find it! I constructed this puzzle a while ago (23rd Sept 2022, according to the date stamps on the PUZ/PDF files), so the inspiration may be lost to posterity.
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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!
HeadinHome wrote: ↑Tue Nov 07, 2023 10:32 pm
Stormed this castle quite cheerfully! You make my Tuesdays a little happier. Thanks for the fun!
You are so welcome!
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!
It's been more than 24 hours since posting, so here's the first solver list:
Hector
Darth
Mikey G
Laura M
Berto
boharr
merlinnimue
hoover
JM
kurtalert
Meg
MatthewL
DIS
Carolyn
lbray53
CPJohnson
DrTom
Jaclyn
heidi
Alex Sisti
Bird Lives
rjy
AxelPlays
Ergcat
DrButtBeard
Dave C
Pair O Ducks
KayW
woozy
Dow Jones
Tim
I K Snamhcok
HeadinHome
AZinDC
Tyrpmom
We start with 35!
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!
deMOATed - fun puzzle, Ben - thanks!
