"In The Country" April 12, 2024

A place to discuss the weekly Wall Street Journal Crossword Puzzle Contest, starting every Thursday around 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please do not post any answers or hints before the contest deadline which is midnight Sunday Eastern time.
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BethA
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I really enjoyed yesterday’s April 11 NYT crossword! It was nearly a meta puzzle. Anyway I got some aha moments out of it!

I routinely do LAT, NYT, NYer, and WSJ daily puzzles, but don’t always get to all of them. So when someone calls out one here that they particularly like, I always appreciate it, then rush to to do it if I haven’t already. Just returning the favor.

Also, often do the WaPo on Sunday, especially if it’s a meta. Last Sunday’s wasn’t exactly a meta either, but a lot of fun. “Playing the Hits” and it reminded me of a Muggle Meta quite awhile ago.
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BigPear
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#142

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Pretty sure I am ashore— just need to make sure my answer is all there is to it.
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M and M
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#143

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A fun puzzle to solve, leaving the solvers only with one question - how is it possible to construct something this complex?

Thanks Mike. You create a lot of enjoyment for all of us.
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#144

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Great puzzle by shenk! Solved…
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#145

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ashore and enjoying a nice coffee on the train. That was a fun one. Great group on the beach
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#146

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Al Sisti wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:20 pm Safely ashore... Guinness and the Masters, please
"A tradition unlike any other: the Muggles, on CBS (Crossword Broadcasting Network)."
Less cross words, more crosswords.

Solve my latest "Pun of a Kind" Meta!: 93. Person of Letters
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#147

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Really dislike doing these on my phone! But hey that's the price of travel. Here's the country I am (ashore) in...

Stay well all
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#148

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DONE !!! Make mine a double!
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#149

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MUGGLE ZOOM FRIDAY!!!


REMINDER: Please join us today at 4:30 pm Eastern time for a fun filled analysis of today's meta puzzle. Whether you reside in the city or the country, and, whether you have solved or not, all are welcome to spend some time with muggle friends!

Click on the Muggle Zoom Room tab at the top of the page to join in. Hope to see you there!
Don & Cynthia

We are always happy to get to know other muggles and help in any way! PM's are always welcome. The next best thing to winning a mug is helping a fellow muggle win a mug!
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LarsCaine
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#150

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Ashore!
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#151

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I shut down my computer last night after completing the grid so Mr. Hidden and I could continue watching some of the series we watched back in the day. Last night our bingeing included three episodes of "Suits". Had a great AHA moment this morning almost immediately after pulling up the puzzle! Happy to be ashore so that I can devote more time to yardwork this weekend!
Sara
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#152

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Good Friday morning muggles

An interesting challenge from Mr. Shenk. So far we have 139 on the shore relaxing and enjoying the sunshine
Bob Stevens
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Notbitter
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#153

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Ashore.
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mitchel674
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#154

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On the beach. The hint made this one extra easy for me.
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#155

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Still working on the meta here. Think I found something but work calls. I have a meeting across campus until 2pm so probably no zoom time for me. Here's hoping!
Robin P
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#156

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I was trying to overcomplicate it for a while, but now I am on shore!
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JaneGummy
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#157

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On shore, a very clever metanism as always!
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Beth C
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#158

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Got it! Safely ashore on what should be a crowded beach.
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#159

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Leaping for joy that I am ashore!
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"To finish the moment, to find the journey’s end in every step of the road, to live the greatest number of good hours, is wisdom" Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Feel's good to be on the shore. Not happening very often these days. I was late getting home last night, worked the grid and saw something that I thought might really be something. I was kind of on the right track, but just couldn't make it work. Looked again a few minutes ago and saw the light. I will have a glass of cabernet a little later.
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