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? I have a supersized puzzle for you this week, with this my first ever "weekend"-sized meta puzzle. There are a lot of words in this grid but that just means there are more opportunities for some fun cluing! It may also prove to be the only crossword puzzle in the history of crossword puzzles with "malfeasance" in the title. The answer to the meta is a noun.
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 Mar 10, 2024 7:25 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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!
Bribed my cronies to let me across the moat via the back way.
I liked the 119A reference. Good show that was.
Funny story. I was all set to enter Par for the course for the CrossHare midi contest for April but I mistakenly thought midi meant 7x 7 and not 11 x 11. Oops. Well.... Here's a complex but **small** meta on the subject of golf.
Had to backsolve a bit due to missing a glaring hint or two, but got there in the end. Fun idea, thanks.
Check out this very cool project by many of your favorite muggles to raise money to fight cancer. You get a fun puzzle bundle and good causes get $. Win-win: Crosswords for Cancer
ajk wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:27 am
Had to backsolve a bit due to missing a glaring hint or two, but got there in the end. Fun idea, thanks.
When I saw what the mechanism was I dreaded I'd have to and I'd miss half and spend hours with a comb and magnifying glass. But to me surprise I only had to backsolve one.
Funny story. I was all set to enter Par for the course for the CrossHare midi contest for April but I mistakenly thought midi meant 7x 7 and not 11 x 11. Oops. Well.... Here's a complex but **small** meta on the subject of golf.
Well that was a lengthy trip across the MOAT, but cross I did. The fill can be challenging but it is also fun and there are a few LOL moments (I have decided I am NOT getting drunk in Australia). Another Super Tuesday (and likely the only thing Super about this Tuesday).
T
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!
Across the MOAT and thrilled with how smoothly it came together...unlike some of my recent solving experiences! And a tiny bit of help from Google to confirm. Nice work, Ben!
DeMOATed. Very enjoyable - thanks! And I'm seeing 118A tomorrow.
