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? This puzzle is a milestone of sorts. See if you can work out what it is! The answer to the meta is an appropriate book of the Bible (but with "Rome" in the puzzle title, let me assure you that it isn't "Romans"!)
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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Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:23 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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!
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!
Third time this week a puzzle has been difficult because it was too easy.
Fun puzzle. Thanks. Moat crossed... kicked a few flagstones and wandered aimlessly into a stable or two but got into the castle and slammed the door behind me.
Funny story. I was all set to enter Par for the course for the CrossHare midi contest for April but I mistakenly thought midi meant 7x 7 and not 11 x 11. Oops. Well.... Here's a complex but **small** meta on the subject of golf.
MOAT crossed, Bible reading completed, accomplishment recognized. But Ben, Cricket, really! Having lived in GB for a few years I knew the answer but otherwise it would have been a sticky wicket and I'd have been a regular or golden duck!
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!
DrTom wrote: ↑Tue Dec 05, 2023 3:32 pm
MOAT crossed, Bible reading completed, accomplishment recognized. But Ben, Cricket, really! Having lived in GB for a few years I knew the answer but otherwise it would have been a sticky wicket and I'd have been a regular or golden duck!
We're rapidly closing in on the 24 hour mark. So here's the first batch of solvers:
Darth
Hector
markhr
Dow Jones
Schmeel
Cindy Weatherman
Mr Tex
hoover
LarsCaine
lbray53
boharr
Meg
SamKat9
woozy
DrTom
Jackson Sismour
rjy
Pair O Ducks
KayW
JM
Tdog
whimsy
That's a start of 22.
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!
Well I am STILL feeling like a moron. And I can recite the list of Bible books from memory, all 66. True confession: have submitted a dozen of them as WAGs, but no luck. Will keep staring… and waiting for nudges.
Castle stormed. Happy [REDACTED] and thanks for all the metas!
