"Play With Matches" November 10, 2023

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"Play With Matches" November 10, 2023

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This week's contest is titled PLAY WITH MATCHES | By Patrick Berry

The answer to this week’s contest crossword is a six-letter word.

Play With Matches - spreadsheet

Good luck with the meta and the grid

On shore - where is everyone???
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It’s a Patrick Berry - he freaks everybody out!
If I’ve solved and you need a nudge, you can PM me. Happy to pay it forward. ;)
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Got it!
Last edited by MMe on Thu Nov 09, 2023 4:52 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Wow! That is clever! Ashore.
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Ashore! Incredibly clever puzzle. Beer me!
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Done!
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Ashore after a collaborative effort. Amazing construction as usual from PB.
Last edited by ajk on Thu Nov 09, 2023 5:10 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Ashore. A great aha moment.
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Good quick team solve after a great observation by ajk.

On shore
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On shore. I took a wee tumble today so I think I'll make up fro it with a large tumbler of something soothing.
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Got it!
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On shore with a friendly nudge from ajk.
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Wow. Freakin' Patrick. Guinness me please!
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Ashore! Brilliant PB puzzle. Page 1 finish means it's a margarita and Cuban night!
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Ashore thanks to a push over the finish line. Great puzzle.
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Ashore
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Ashore!
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On the beach. That was some puzzle!
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Ashore. Whew.
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Ashore 🏖🍹
-Tamara
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