"Gift List" December 22, 2023

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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Beth C
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Such a gift from Mike! Done and done. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Now for an adult beverage (bourbon).
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Damaged
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#102

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Ashore! Fun one.

Happy Holidays everybody
Geezer Weezer
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#103

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On shore. Merry Christmas!
I am a man of few...
WSJosh
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#104

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After a ridiculously long dry spell, finally back ashore!
Harbo
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#105

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Ashore. Happy Hooidays!
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turbotron
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#106

Post by turbotron »

A rare Thursday solve - what a Christmas treat! Happy holidays, everyone!
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BrennerTJ
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#107

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Ashore. 🎄🍹🏖
-Tamara
Trey
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#108

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Marion, Jill, and I are safely on shore!! Life's good an Thursday solve makes it better.............Merry Christmas to all!
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BarbaraK
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#109

Post by BarbaraK »

I’ll second @Bird Lives recommendation of @Cap'n Rick’s meta.

And even if you’re not going to do the puzzle, you should check out the poem in the intro. It starts, “‘Twas the week before Christmas, when all thru the Forum” to give a hint what to expect.

https://www.xword-muggles.com/viewtopic.php?t=2586

And while you’re there, look at post #25 for @Al Sisti’s version.
If you want help with a meta, feel free to PM me. The more specific you are about what you have and what you want, the more likely I can help without spoiling.

(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)
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Jeremy Smith
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#110

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Late start but a quick trip to shore. Merry Christmas all!
Jayboy1
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#111

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Ashore!
Merry Christmas!
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billkatz
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#112

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Safely on shore! Happy Holidays everyone...
MaineMarge
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Post by MaineMarge »

Thanks Mike. It looks like you’ve succeeded in letting us all attend the holiday party ASHORE 🎄🤶🏻.
Here’s my message to all you good Muggle friends-
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A cherished hand-made Christmas advent calendar from an aunt 50 years ago.
The best kind of gift.
Jeanrosz
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#114

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Solved..loved the puzzle and meta! Learned a few new words too….
Barnhart6
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#115

Post by Barnhart6 »

On Shore! Merry Christmas and Happy holidays!

Jameson as I recover from COVID
Thanks to all the muggles in this group. Participating is the highlight of the week!
Brian B
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HeadinHome
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#116

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Late start; quick swim! Have a beautiful holiday, everyone!!

Today’s batch:
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Last edited by HeadinHome on Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:06 pm, edited 1 time in total.
The other Wendy. :roll:
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SJMcK
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#117

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Grid was a little tricky and it took me a minute to notice what needed to be noticed, but then it was smooth as butter
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DannyWalter
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#118

Post by DannyWalter »

This puzzle is a humbug.
cheekumbaldy
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#119

Post by cheekumbaldy »

Ashore! Easy one this time.
Jackie J
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#120

Post by Jackie J »

Ashore! What an amazing construct. A real treat from MS and a fun solve. Time for a Bombay Sapphire martini. Cheers to my fellow muggles. Wishing everyone the best for the season!🍸🎄
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