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"Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:00 am
by benchen71
Welcome to...

benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)

Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? The image on the Crosshare page is a still from a clip of what has to be the most ocker Australian ever to be caught on film! You can watch part of the interview here:



That clip may or may not help you with finding the answer to the meta, which is an Aussie phrase.

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.

Aussie Lingo - Crosshare
Aussie Lingo - PUZ
Aussie Lingo - PDF

And just for fun, here's a preview of the grid to whet your appetite!

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Nudges are here.
The solution is here.

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Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 1:09 am
by woozy
Ausome!

Crossed the moat and landed... another continent.

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:21 am
by SamKat9
Still solving but that clip is a classic :lol:

Edit: MOAT crossed and castle stormed! Thanks for a unique puzzle!

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:49 am
by rjy
Crossed and stormed, very unique and clever, Ben!

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:24 am
by Cinny
Moat crossed and castle stormed. Loved the video!

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:28 am
by boharr
To indulge in NY lingo. No mo (at).

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:46 am
by lbray53
Crossed the MOAT. Good on ya, Ben!

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:56 am
by hoover
Filled the grid with only one cell error. Now pondering the resemblance while I work the meta:
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Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:18 am
by KayW
:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :european_castle: 2D meta - and educational, to boot! First step was to google OCKER :lol: Ta, Ben!

And TRIPLE 2D on that grid shape!

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:36 am
by Darth
DeMOATed. That was ripper! Now for some brekkie...

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:36 am
by Meg
Donkey has pulled the cartful of leeks across the drawbridge.

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:33 am
by MatthewL
Moat crossed, castle stormed, lingo updated. Thanks for the puzzle, Ben!

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:42 am
by Cap'n Rick
MOAT crossed! Fun one, Ben!

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:50 am
by hcbirker
That was fun! Thanks Ben!

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:56 am
by ChrisKochmanski
Crossed!

Stormed!

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:08 pm
by hoover
Crossed the strait and stormed the promontory!

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:22 pm
by Ergcat
Crossed the moat and stormed the castle! That was fun! Thanks, Ben!

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:36 pm
by ajk
Got it, with some minimal google assistance. Fun one, thanks. :)

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:24 pm
by HeadinHome
Huh - I thought ALL Aussies talked like that video, no? (JK)

Crossed, stormed, and throwing back a pint with the guards. Good on ya, Benchen!

Re: "Aussie Lingo" by benchen71

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:25 pm
by whimsy
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"Cross the moat? No worries!"

Fun grid, video and meta!
Thanks, Ben!