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? Full confession: I've never watched a single episode of the long-running UK drama "EastEnders". But there is something truly wonderful about the argot of the particular part of London in which this show is set. And so onwards to the puzzle! If you are unfamiliar with Cockney argot, then Google may be of assistance. Hopefully, you find the answer to the meta, which 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 Apr 14, 2024 6:58 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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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.
Solved, after some google meandering. Fun idea, thanks.
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Almost one day in, and we have 36 successful solvers so far!
woozy
Schmeel
Tom Wilson
Laura M
Pair O Ducks
Berto
LarsCaine
hoover
Ergcat
Darth
rjy
boharr
Carolyn
JM
Hector
MatthewL
I K Snamhcok
Danny K Bernstein
ajk
Cindy Heisler
edestlin
markhr
DIS
kurtalert
Meg
Sendhil Revuluri
Cindy Weatherman
Abide
Jaclyn
Tim
Dow Jones
lbray53
SeamusOL
Sharkicicles
Bird Lives
whimsy
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DrTom
Qmark
CPJohnson
HeadinHome
Steve M
KayW
Golem
That brings us to 43. Nudges imminent...
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1. The 7 asterisked entries are the first word in a Cockney rhyming slang phrase. You might be tempted to jump straight to Google at this point, but there is another mechanism that might make it easier.
2. 7 down clues might stand out from the rest (knowing that the puzzle involves rhyming).
3. 7 down clues rhyme, although it should be noted that one rhyme is a not-all-that-close rhyme, and another only works in Aussie!
4. Once you have the correct pairs of entries (one across, one down), translate from Cockney into regular English.
5. You might just have to use the same mechanism a second time!
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!
Stormed. That was fun - thanks, Ben!