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MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 12:56 pm
by BarbaraK
THIS WEEK’S INSTRUCTIONS:
This week’s contest answer is a two-word brand of cookie.
Solve well, and be not led astray by words intended to deceive.
Much fun was had by all at our second Muggles Meta Q&A with me, your humble meta-creator. We discussed all things meta for a couple of hours, interspersed with me going over a couple of memorable puzzles from the past three years. The event was ably hosted by Muggles Chief Bob Stevens, and featured appearances by meta-constructors extraordinaire Mike Shenk, Mikey G, and Ben Chenoweth. Check it out
HERE.
I did it! Saw the title and prompt a couple minutes before noon, had a theory and a guess, and went ahead and submitted before looking at the puzzle. 1-Across Achievement unlocked! That was my last one (until they add some more) and the one I thought I'd never get.
Apologies to #2 gpagano and the rest who actually solved before submitting. I'm not usually one for guessing at metas, but for some reason I'm ok with it on MGWCC.
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 1:00 pm
by Katiedid
Congratulations, Barbara!
My first guess would have been wrong, so I'm glad I solved before submitting. Beamed up!
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 1:00 pm
by Wendy Walker
Well done, Barbara!!
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 1:01 pm
by TMart
Read and react- congrats @BarbaraK !
Beamed up myself at 14 after doing the grid, but with no confirmation other than it fit.
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 1:02 pm
by schmidzy
Congrats @BarbaraK! I filled in the grid, saw the mechanism, and immediately jumped to a very much wrong answer which I unfortunately didn't slow down enough to double check before I submitted. My poor streak!
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 1:05 pm
by MajordomoTom
beamed up, on at #24
back to the WSJ Patrick Berry puzzle, still at the bar on that one
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 1:05 pm
by MikeyG
Congrats to
@BarbaraK! I was pretty much in line with your guess but couldn't risk it. To the victor goes the spoils!
Now back to that pesky (but beautifully constructed, from what the masses are avowing!) WSJ!
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:58 pm
by Bob cruise director
Got it.
Very clever
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 4:28 pm
by Jeremy Smith
On the board at #57.
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 5:12 pm
by ajk
Beamed, after a bit of a leap.
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 5:21 pm
by boharr
Beamed.
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 5:28 pm
by Jeremy Smith
ajk wrote: ↑Fri Nov 10, 2023 5:12 pm
Beamed, after a bit of a leap.
Yep-- a substantial leap!
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 5:29 pm
by ky-mike
Beamed, with some help. Some solvers will not like this one at all.
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 5:54 pm
by markhr
Beamed. Wish I could say the same for the WSJ.
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:11 pm
by ship4u
Beamed at #78! No excuses now for not doing other things that I need to get done.
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:55 pm
by Cinny
Beamed.
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:06 pm
by DCBilly
Well, there I am at #89 with help. I couldn't believe the mechanism really worked until a smart person told me, yeah that works and here's why.
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:09 pm
by KayW
Submitted. Let's see where the transporter takes me...
EDIT: beamed.
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:12 pm
by woozy
I got something that works and fits my rules of consistency but seems weak. Should have more references.
Going to submit as an eight or whatever week streak isn't worth protecting. But if I'm right I'm wondering if I'm missing something.
EDIT: and #113. I wonder if there is more to it.
Re: MGWCC #806 — “That’s an Order!”
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 11:48 pm
by Berto
Submitted, awaiting beam.
I feel it’s a total lock. 100%er.
Submitted. Let's see where the transporter takes me... 