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? From idea to finished meta this one took me far longer than I could possibly have imagined! However, this should prove to be a fitting "week 4". The answer to the meta is two 8-letter words.
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.
Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Feb 04, 2024 4:08 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Very fun stuff, thanks. And impressive construction!
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Crossed the MOAT with another clever and fun puzzle by Ben! And I have a new-found appreciation for the puzzle's subject.
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!
Still time before the first 24 hours runs out, but here's a solver update before I head off for home from a very tiring first day back at school:
Hector
Philip Chow
Berto
Gutman
rjy
AxelPlays
Pair O Ducks
hoover
MatthewL
Darth
JM
DCBilly
Mr Tex
Tyrpmom
Ergcat
lbray53
boharr
DrTom
Danny K Bernstein
Jeremy Smith
Riley
Jaclyn
Laura M
woozy
ajk
heidi
Bird Lives
Mg305
DIS
rvkal
whimsy
imontoo
SJMcK
SamKat9
Meg
DrButtBeard
I K Snamhcok
LB800
angusg
LindaPRmaven
Streroto
Golem
That's an "answer to the meaning of life, the universe and everything" number of solvers!
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!
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!
1. There is a big hint in the grid: 68 and 69A: Band that sang the song whose lyrics will help you solve the meta = MEN AT WORK
2. The song you need to peruse is, of course, "Down Under".
3. This grid was so hard to construct that I did not check to make sure words from the lyrics of this song were not used in the grid.
4. Use the first word of the puzzle title to tell you which clues to examine.
5. Use the second word of the puzzle title to find the meta answer.
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!
