"In A Crunch" February 2, 2024

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"In A Crunch" February 2, 2024

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This week's WSJ contest is titled IN A CRUNCH | By Mike Shenk

The answer to this week’s contest crossword is a five-letter noun.


In a Crunch - spreadsheet

Happy Ground Hog Day tomorrow.
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Ashore.
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Got it!
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:tropical_drink: :desert_island: Ashore.
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Guinness me
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Ashore!
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Ashore!!

Another amazing one from Mike!!

Stay well all and have a great weekend.
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Ashore!

Nice puzzle but I expect a crowded beach this week.
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Got it! So cool!
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A few missteps, but I see land. Ashore!

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Ashore! Back to P1 baby! I've said it before and I will say it again: Shenk is the master. In all the ways mastery presents itself. Never too much, never too little. Great cluing. And a very tight structure with connections everywhere.
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Safely ashore… Guinness please?
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On the beach!
BTW, my Buddy's DNA results came back: 42.7% Supermutt, 23.4% German Shepherd Dog, 22.8% American Pit Bull Terrier, 11.1% Chow Chow.
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Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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on the beach
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On shore!
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Ashore! Rad!
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Ashore. Had a slight misstep in the process which delayed my swim ashore.
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Ashore!
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Ashore, I believe. At least, that's what I'm telling myself. Beer me.
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On the Beach! 🏝️ 🍷

Enjoyed it!
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