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Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 11:18 pm
by SReh26
Woooo! Ashore! I’ll have a pina colada!
Did it without a nudge for the first time!
This is getting more fun now!
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 11:19 pm
by Kas
On shore!
And weighing in with my general objection to 11D.
But my snark pales in comparison to relief at finally seeing sand after a few weeks with Isaac. (Admitting here, finally—I was *SO SURE* that “Three of a Kind” was the answer to “This, That and the Other” two weeks ago. Alas...)
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 11:22 pm
by ajk
qvart wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 11:15 pm
Is there a .puz version available on Thursdays?
Yep. The link is in this thread from the FAQs - Community / Solving Resources forum:
Martin wrote: ↑Fri Nov 27, 2020 10:52 am
An Across Lite version of each Friday Contest Crossword is available at 4:07 PM ET on Thursday at
https://tinyurl.com/mugglespuz
Across Lite is a free solving program for PC Mac. It may be downloaded at
https://www.litsoft.com/across/alite/download/
Many other solving programs and apps, including several for smartphones, also read Across Lite files.
Note: Chrome will quarantine the file if you click the link above, meaning you have to confirm with "Keep." You can avoid that, if you want, by copying the link and pasting into the browser address area. (It's an interaction between https and http.) But ignoring the Chrome warning and clicking Keep is perfectly safe.
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 11:23 pm
by SReh26
femullen wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 9:44 pm
I deeply appreciate others who admit to not getting this right away. Like last week googling NBA teams, this week I will probably end up googling candy brands. When, oh when, will the meta rely on truly general knowledge, like, I dunno, electron transition energies in the lithium atom?
Naw brah, do what I did and step away from it, then do something else, check out the rules for solving this and it will leap to you! You got this!
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 11:27 pm
by qvart
ajk wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 11:22 pm
Yep. The link is in this thread from the FAQs - Community / Solving Resources forum
Thx
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 11:29 pm
by SReh26
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 11:33 pm
by SReh26
Kas wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 11:19 pm
On shore!
And weighing in with my general objection to 11D.
But my snark pales in comparison to relief at finally seeing sand after a few weeks with Isaac. (Admitting here, finally—I was *SO SURE* that “Three of a Kind” was the answer to “This, That and the Other” two weeks ago. Alas...)
Totally!
who does puzzles utilizing that in 11D? amateur hour! I objected too when I saw it.
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 11:44 pm
by Hidden in 3D
On Shore! And suddenly craving a late night snack...
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 11:51 pm
by SReh26
Joepickett wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 9:23 pm
iggystan wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 5:53 pm
On shore. Expect a lot of correct answers this week.
Not from me
You’ve got this, Joe! When you revisit it with fresh eyes you’ll see it. It will come to you.
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 11:53 pm
by jimmyd
Well I totally over-complicated that one! On the shore with a Miller Lite...
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 12:03 am
by Dow Jones
I had a nightmarish PAGEANT "flashback" when I saw 10 D (Cotton in Texas, e.g.)
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 12:04 am
by seahawks_seashanty
Ashore - victory has never felt so sweet! But the crossword high beats a sugar rush anytime. Looking forward to celebrating with everyone on the beach.
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 12:22 am
by Henry Paul
Hello Isaac! Thanks for keeping my personal chair available...
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 12:46 am
by jhseeman
On shore....caipirinhas made. Enjoying the sun,sand, and company.
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 1:18 am
by hoover
I forgot about this one until just now. Ashore!
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 1:23 am
by Softie
On shore. I'll never look at the candy the same way again.
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 1:28 am
by Jeremy Smith
Rowed to shore a few hours ago, but I was having so much fun at the beach party that I forgot to post.
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 1:37 am
by DrTom
Even on a phone I was able to get to shore! (Thankfully I bought the waterproof case!)
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 4:23 am
by Bill Harts
Easy Peasy. On shore.
Re: "Bit Parts" May 7, 2021
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 5:05 am
by Cindy
BarbaraK wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 7:27 pm
Cindy wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 6:25 pm
Solved. It is extremely hard to be on page one when you forget it is Thursday.
And it’s hard to keep track of what day it is when you’re retired. Definitely not the worst problem one could have though
Retirement is one week away. My retirement dream job started a little early. Thus, my not knowing what day it is!
