MEOW# 164 Short Statement; Beastly Large Charge
- whimsy
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MEOW# 164 Short Statement; Beastly Large Charge
Hi All --
This week's MEOW is a co-construction from Cap'n Rick and myself.
Backstory: I had an idea for a meta, made a grid, and sent it to Rick for testing all the while bemoaning its less than satisfactory qualities. Rick got back to me with the answer and thought perhaps he could whip it into some sort of symmetrical shape. So I jumped at his offer! The results, including some fun clue tweaks from DrTom, are what you see here.
The answer to the meta is a big announcement at the zoo. (Optional extra hint: )
Short Statement; Beastly Large Charge
crosshare
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spreadsheet
A CALICO cat perhaps?
Nudges beginning on Friday unless I've really misjudged.
Enjoy!
This week's MEOW is a co-construction from Cap'n Rick and myself.
Backstory: I had an idea for a meta, made a grid, and sent it to Rick for testing all the while bemoaning its less than satisfactory qualities. Rick got back to me with the answer and thought perhaps he could whip it into some sort of symmetrical shape. So I jumped at his offer! The results, including some fun clue tweaks from DrTom, are what you see here.
The answer to the meta is a big announcement at the zoo. (Optional extra hint: )
Short Statement; Beastly Large Charge
crosshare
PUZ
spreadsheet
A CALICO cat perhaps?
Nudges beginning on Friday unless I've really misjudged.
Enjoy!
- DrTom
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A fun puzzle every time I have solved. People are going to chuckle when they get it. Thanks to the both of you!!! I'd say more but I want to keep this a short statement!
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!
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Big cat’s out. Be careful!
What zoo is that? I’m there!
What zoo is that? I’m there!
- Meg
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Ha ha ha! The cat is hanging out with the zookeeper in charge of food. Put some popcorn in this empty bag, please.
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I think it's Ben's zoo -- you'll have to go to Australia!
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Oh, gosh! The trouble with an 18-letter entry is that if you not 100% sure and you put in the right answer but make a slight typo you will assume you are wrong.
This was very clever and very fun and has whimsy signature all over it. Very enjoyable!
This was very clever and very fun and has whimsy signature all over it. Very enjoyable!
Just because it's intimidating, is no reason to be intimidated.
Putting together the unput togetherable: Fugue State
Putting together the unput togetherable: Fugue State
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Except for all the sane parts which have Cap'n Rick's!
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Cat is free!
I don't have anything clever to say, but if I did, it would go here.
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- MarkWoychick
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Cat's out of the bag, with an assist - thanks for the puzzle, @whimsy
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Cat’s freed - thanks whimsy et al, fun challenge!
Ray
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Got it after returning to my initial thought that I had forgotten by the time I finished the grid.
Fun stuff, thanks.
Fun stuff, thanks.
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- KayW
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Big zoo announcement - cats escape!!
(My local zoo had a big announcement just over a year ago with the birth of three male lion cubs. This was their public debut last April.)
Thanks for a delightful meta!
(My local zoo had a big announcement just over a year ago with the birth of three male lion cubs. This was their public debut last April.)
Thanks for a delightful meta!
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This cat's out of a bag....
Fun one, and great teamwork! Thanks, all.- SamKat9
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Cat's out of the bag, nicely done team puzzle!
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!
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!
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Cat has escaped, but it’s a tiny little domestic one, so not to worry.
Thoroughly enjoyed! Some great blocks of letters in there, and good clues!
Thoroughly enjoyed! Some great blocks of letters in there, and good clues!
The other Wendy.
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Thanks all for playing!
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I have absolutely no idea with this one. Eagerly awaiting the nudges.
Edit: @whimsy provided me with some nudges that helped me to release the cat from the bag!
Edit: @whimsy provided me with some nudges that helped me to release the cat from the bag!
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I can see why this might have been a bit harder for you our saucy Aussie, glad you found your way home.
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!
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And I'm sorry if I inadvertently caused confusion with my post #5; rather than a hint it was just a silly response to Chris' post #3 and a fun reference to Ben's latest MOAT.
And as I apologetically told Ben last night, this current MEOW is actually very
A few more nudges:
From Cap'n Rick:
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Hope these help!
And as I apologetically told Ben last night, this current MEOW is actually very
A few more nudges:
From Cap'n Rick:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Hope these help!