My attempts at a Week 1, and my attempt at a week 5.
- woozy
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My attempts at a Week 1, and my attempt at a week 5.
Can I count on You:
https://crosshare.org/crosswords/MkVIFG ... unt-on-you
This is my attempt at a week 1. It may not be because the themers might be too hard to find. But it still shouldn't be any harder than a week 2, I hope.
I came up with this concept as part of my "So many rabbit holes" puzzle but it became a puzzle of its own.
Oh, by the way 29A is not a themer. It's just me going off on a tangent.
So many Rabbit Holes:
https://crosshare.org/crosswords/LZiFEE ... bbit-holes
This is my attempt at a Week 5. It may not be because the themers might be too easy to find. But it still shouldn't be any easier than a week 4, I hope.
I came up with this idea when I had a familiar frustration trying to solve a meta and a thought "what if I made a meta where these types of frustrations are part of the solution".
https://crosshare.org/crosswords/MkVIFG ... unt-on-you
This is my attempt at a week 1. It may not be because the themers might be too hard to find. But it still shouldn't be any harder than a week 2, I hope.
I came up with this concept as part of my "So many rabbit holes" puzzle but it became a puzzle of its own.
Oh, by the way 29A is not a themer. It's just me going off on a tangent.
So many Rabbit Holes:
https://crosshare.org/crosswords/LZiFEE ... bbit-holes
This is my attempt at a Week 5. It may not be because the themers might be too easy to find. But it still shouldn't be any easier than a week 4, I hope.
I came up with this idea when I had a familiar frustration trying to solve a meta and a thought "what if I made a meta where these types of frustrations are part of the solution".
Stinky Pinkies!
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
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I''ve solved both grids but neither meta yet. For the first, I have a shallow indentation that's just big enough for a rabbit to curl up and take a nap in, and for the second I have a very deep rabbit hole that I haven't reached the end of yet.
- whimsy
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Same here -- 2 grids, no metas, but not for lack of trying -- taking a break and will look with fresh eyes later.
- benchen71
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"Can I count on you?" is a week 1?!? I daren't even attempt the week 5, then!
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- woozy
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Well.... I guess finding themers are harder than I think it is. And I guess I was better at hiding the mechanism in plain sight than I thought
So... I've edited "Can I count on you". I guess if my goal is a week 1 I shouldn't be worried about making it too easy. It's probably not too easy now but it's probably dropped from a week 6 to a week 3.
The week 5 might have been easier than the original week 1 because the themers were easier to see.
So... I've edited "Can I count on you". I guess if my goal is a week 1 I shouldn't be worried about making it too easy. It's probably not too easy now but it's probably dropped from a week 6 to a week 3.
The week 5 might have been easier than the original week 1 because the themers were easier to see.
Stinky Pinkies!
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
- benchen71
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Ah, so those are the themers. [Stares at the themers for ages.] Guess I'll wait for the nudges!
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!
- woozy
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Okay Here are your nudges for "Can I count on you"
Stinky Pinkies!
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
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- woozy
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They weren't meant to be. You shouldn't need any nudges.
Stinky Pinkies!
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
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See, that's where we disagree...
- woozy
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See, that's where we disagree...
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But you have nudges.
Stinky Pinkies!
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
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But you have nudges.
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You said I shouldn't need nudges. Obviously I do.
- woozy
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Well, you have one:
Stinky Pinkies!
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
- woozy
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Some nudges:
Stinky Pinkies!
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
- Meg
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I got Woozy #1 earlier today. I’d say more like a week 2. Woozy #2, is proving to be hard. I got the first few steps and then became quite stuck. Waiting for help out of the rabbit holes.
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- woozy
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Nudges will come tomorrow but you are well on your way. There is just one aspect you haven't really taken into account.
Stinky Pinkies!
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
- MMe
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No offense, but you don't seem to be good at judging difficulty. I suggest enlisting test solvers to help you with that.
- woozy
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Okay, it's monday time for the real nudges.
"Can I count on you" first.
So far 5 have solved it. I'll grant this may be a 3 but I'm not putting it any harder than that.
"Can I count on you" first.
So far 5 have solved it. I'll grant this may be a 3 but I'm not putting it any harder than that.
Stinky Pinkies!
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
- woozy
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And "So many rabbit holes"
So for no-one has solved it but then only 20 have attempted it. This one I am placing firmly in 5 territory so I can't actually be upset when people find it hard. It's hard but not impossible and there is a straightforward path. Good luck.
So for no-one has solved it but then only 20 have attempted it. This one I am placing firmly in 5 territory so I can't actually be upset when people find it hard. It's hard but not impossible and there is a straightforward path. Good luck.
Stinky Pinkies!
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
- Meg
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Woozy week 5: Ok, well I finally made it to the answer not in a way I’m particularly proud of. I had 80% of the necessary info. This was a gnarly puzzle for sure!
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