Peak Performance - December 21, 2023

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Peak Performance - December 21, 2023

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Last contest meta of the year is up! It's a hard one.

Answer is a six-letter name.

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If anyone solves this I am in need of a nudge!
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benchen71 wrote: Fri Dec 22, 2023 12:37 am If anyone solves this I am in need of a nudge!
Ditto!

(I’m keeping the puzzle alongside my chair, in case inspiration strikes.)
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Mimeo!
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Me too!!
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Only 3 correct answers so far.

Hint time:

the shapes made by black squares are relevant.
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Well, maybe that helps. I’ll keep watching for more hints.
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Hint #2:

Start with a pair of six-word entries. Also ask why you would be beginning with these entries.
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ricky wrote: Mon Dec 25, 2023 7:07 pm Hint #2:

Start with a pair of six-word entries. Also ask why you would be beginning with these entries.
Six-word or six-letter?
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Got it, but just a logical guess.
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Meg wrote: Mon Dec 25, 2023 10:03 pm
ricky wrote: Mon Dec 25, 2023 7:07 pm Hint #2:

Start with a pair of six-word entries. Also ask why you would be beginning with these entries.
Six-word or six-letter?
Whoops.

Six-letter.
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Yay! Solved!! Tricky, indeed!!!
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