Okay, just realized (with help from another solver) something about the puzzle that makes me enjoy, appreciate, and understand it so much more and take back my criticism.Lookout Bear wrote: ↑Sat Jul 18, 2020 2:08 pm Got it! Not my favorite, especially compared to the awesome WSJCC this week, but Matt sets the bar really high.
Happy to help people out of rabbit holes - lemme know if you want to run any ideas by me.
#633 - "Harmonize"
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Lookout Bear
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FrankieHeck
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Well drinking didnt work, and a nasal reaming didn't work, so now I've decided to reward myself with the Escape the Grid pack of I can solve this thing today. It's likely not going to work, because deep down I know I'm going to buy it anyway. I'm on Team "WSJ was Easier" this week.
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tonyrobots
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After some time away, and yes, a few drinks last night, I'm going to sit and stare at this one again for a spell and hope for a bolt of lightning. We'll see.
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ky-mike
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After a slight nudge, I believe that I have the correct answer. The obvious path was staring at me the whole time. I saw it early on, but didn't follow through. Glad to have this one behind me.
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Joe
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After the gentlest of nudges, I solved the damn thing!
Happy to give nudges. If you notice I've solved, please tell me about avenues you've explored so I can nudge you in the right direction and not off a cliff.
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damefox
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Got it, with help (thanks Joe and ky-mike!). That was 62A. Week 3 never seems to be on my wavelength.
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streakchaser
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Totally stumped. Think I see something, but it's probably just a rabbit hole for me to fall down. Will take the day to keep staring and hope for a moment of harmony.
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tonyrobots
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I've been disabused of a wrong direction by a kind muggle, but now I'm back at square one. My printout is completely covered with inane scrawlings and incomprehensible runes, so I suppose I'll re-print and start fresh, quite aware of the ticking clock. Wish me luck!
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anjhinz
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i needed a big hint, but i see it now. don't think i can justify submitting it though. at this point i'm just glad to put this one to bed 
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Dplass
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I don't want to ask. I really really don't wan to ask.FrankieHeck wrote: ↑Sun Jul 19, 2020 5:02 pm Well drinking didnt work, and a nasal reaming didn't work, so now I've decided to reward myself with the Escape the Grid pack of I can solve this thing today. It's likely not going to work, because deep down I know I'm going to buy it anyway. I'm on Team "WSJ was Easier" this week.
But I must ask...
"nasal reaming"?
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FrankieHeck
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LOL I got a Covid test this weekend. No symptoms or concerns, but our state has been offering a lot of free testing, and my life is quite dull. Let's just say the woman was very thorough. I should have driven away as soon as I heard "15 seconds in each nostril."Dplass wrote: ↑Mon Jul 20, 2020 4:47 pmI don't want to ask. I really really don't wan to ask.FrankieHeck wrote: ↑Sun Jul 19, 2020 5:02 pm Well drinking didnt work, and a nasal reaming didn't work, so now I've decided to reward myself with the Escape the Grid pack of I can solve this thing today. It's likely not going to work, because deep down I know I'm going to buy it anyway. I'm on Team "WSJ was Easier" this week.
But I must ask...
"nasal reaming"?
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Thurman8er
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Still upset that I solved the WSJ at 11:30 last night, thinking the deadline was midnight PST!!! I never should have watched that Tom Hanks movie when I had real work to do!
Anyhoo, beam me up.
Anyhoo, beam me up.
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Thurman8er
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As someone "lucky" enough to need a monthly rhinoscopy, the COVID test really doesn't scare me too much.FrankieHeck wrote: ↑Mon Jul 20, 2020 4:50 pmLOL I got a Covid test this weekend. No symptoms or concerns, but our state has been offering a lot of free testing, and my life is quite dull. Let's just say the woman was very thorough. I should have driven away as soon as I heard "15 seconds in each nostril."Dplass wrote: ↑Mon Jul 20, 2020 4:47 pmI don't want to ask. I really really don't wan to ask.FrankieHeck wrote: ↑Sun Jul 19, 2020 5:02 pm Well drinking didnt work, and a nasal reaming didn't work, so now I've decided to reward myself with the Escape the Grid pack of I can solve this thing today. It's likely not going to work, because deep down I know I'm going to buy it anyway. I'm on Team "WSJ was Easier" this week.
But I must ask...
"nasal reaming"?
TMI?
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FrankieHeck
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Oh my, you have my deepest respect.Thurman8er wrote: ↑Mon Jul 20, 2020 6:37 pm
As someone "lucky" enough to need a monthly rhinoscopy, the COVID test really doesn't scare me too much.
TMI?
Now let's hope this conversation doesn't go downhill quickly.
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Bird Lives
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I found it very hard to stop thinking about the kind of solution I wanted (which would have been much more in tune with the title). Finally,
I got by with a little help from my niece, who confirmed that mine was the wrong path.
I got by with a little help from my niece, who confirmed that mine was the wrong path.
Jay
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Dplass
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Well, it's certainly nothing to sniff at.FrankieHeck wrote: ↑Mon Jul 20, 2020 6:42 pmOh my, you have my deepest respect.Thurman8er wrote: ↑Mon Jul 20, 2020 6:37 pm
As someone "lucky" enough to need a monthly rhinoscopy, the COVID test really doesn't scare me too much.
TMI?
Now let's hope this conversation doesn't go downhill quickly.
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BarbaraK
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So far I’ve found two great red herrings but no sign of a rabbit. I also have an idea what I’d like the answer to be, and I’m trying to not get stuck forcing that to work.
Just printed a nice fresh copy so I can go back to square one
And hoping the post enlightenment fairies will once again grace me with their presence.
Just printed a nice fresh copy so I can go back to square one
And hoping the post enlightenment fairies will once again grace me with their presence.
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Laura M
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I submitted something that I can only partially justify, but I think it has a good chance of being the right answer... It's a 5-letter musical instrument, anyway! If I'm right, I was overcomplicating things somewhat but the rabbit was still hiding really well.
Update: Woohoo I'm on the board! Still looking forward to the solution to see what I missed.
Update: Woohoo I'm on the board! Still looking forward to the solution to see what I missed.
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rexthree
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Got a late start yesterday but finished the grid. I think I've been in the same rabbit holes mentioned here but no rabbit sightings on my end either.