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#664 - "Leading by Example"
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 10:02 am
by Joe Ross
This week’s contest answer is a phrase comprised of two three-letter words.
( This is a subscription-based weekly meta crossword puzzle, typically posted noon ET, Fridays, with a noon ET, Tuesday deadline. The puzzles' difficulty increase throughout each month. Sign-up here: https://www.patreon.com/mgwcc/ with leaderboard & creator's solutions posted here: https://xwordcontest.com/ )
Re: #664 -- POSTPONED until noon on Saturday, Feb. 20th
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 11:26 am
by Meg
Apparently newborn + toddler + snow can be a bit too much. I’m sending calming vibes. Peaceful home and a meta I can crack in a reasonable amount of time.
Re: #664 — “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:19 pm
by MikeyG
We shall see how this one goes. Got the puzzle done but need to let any pathways ruminate for a bit. Feel I could get drawn into a rabbit hole on this one.
Hope that all of you guys are staying warm and safe!
Mike
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 2:07 pm
by Hector
Next week's should be a breeze!
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:40 pm
by mflaminio
Only 5 people have solved this 3+ hours later. Uh oh!
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 4:52 pm
by RPardoe
5 Solves & 2 Incorrect answers.
The "overall" tab lists the total number of correct grids by submitters. If there, but not on the leaderboard, an incorrect answer this week.
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:01 pm
by Dplass
Ouch.
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:47 pm
by hcbirker
Staring, staring, staring ...
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:52 pm
by cbarbee002
Paybacks are hell.
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:09 pm
by Jeremy Smith
This may be a streak breaker for many.
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:10 pm
by Meg
I’m #7! That doesn’t happen very often.
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:30 pm
by KDubs
Whoa baby, not seeing a darn thing yet. We’ve gone down a few wrong paths so far, and are still staring and looking for new inspiration. I feel much better knowing a lot of people are having a hard time with it!
P.S. Lots of love to anyone dealing with the horrors of this tough winter! We’re in CT and it feels like it’s been snowing constantly for weeks, but we’re fortunate to have never lost power. And we don’t have kids (unless you count two miniature dachshunds and a kitten), so major props to parents making it work right now, including Mr. Gaffney!
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 7:17 pm
by oldjudge
We used to live in Darien—can’t say I miss the snow in times like these.
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:28 pm
by Dplass
KDubs wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:30 pm
Whoa baby, not seeing a darn thing yet. We’ve gone down a few wrong paths so far, and are still staring and looking for new inspiration. I feel much better knowing a lot of people are having a hard time with it!
P.S. Lots of love to anyone dealing with the horrors of this tough winter! We’re in CT and it feels like it’s been snowing constantly for weeks, but we’re fortunate to have never lost power. And we don’t have kids (unless you count two miniature dachshunds and a kitten), so major props to parents making it work right now, including Mr. Gaffney!
Amen. Here in NY we've gotten snow I think 4 weeks in a row. And it feels like it's been below freezing for about 2 months.
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:45 pm
by docison
Whew, somehow made it to the 4th spot on the leaderboard on this one. Think that lots of people will crack it in time.
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 10:57 pm
by mpmanning
Don't know yet. Solved the grid. Used my solving techniques and triangulated my answer. Sent it in. I guess I'll have to wait til tomorrow to see the summary judgement on the Leaderboard. Good night for now.
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 7:24 am
by mpmanning
Failed Summary Judgement. I got the WRONG answer. The Overall Leaderboard lists me at #15 with 4 prior correct answers, but This Week's Leaderboard shows only 12 correct responders not including me. I'm still in the "Learning the Ropes" Newbie class. Onward and Upward.
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 8:46 am
by Al Sisti
mpmanning wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 7:24 am
Failed Summary Judgement. I got the WRONG answer. The Overall Leaderboard lists me at #15 with 4 prior correct answers, but This Week's Leaderboard shows only 12 correct responders not including me. I'm still in the "Learning the Ropes" Newbie class. Onward and Upward.
Stay the course... you'll be surprised how much better you'll get and how soon it will happen.
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 8:48 am
by Cindy
Solved
Re: #664 - “Leading by Example”
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:38 am
by JennyByrd
Well, I got last week’s puzzle late (Monday), but was unable to submit due to the snowpocalypse in Houston and resulting power/internet/celllular outage. Hoping to restart my streak this week but these comments are concerning. Hope you are all having a nice weekend.