Pent-Up Aggression - March 2022
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Pent-Up Aggression - March 2022
2022 Puzzle 3: “Pent-Up Aggression”
Here’s contest puzzle #3.
Solve using the Crossword Compiler applet, download a PDF, or use Across Lite.
The meta is a musical act.
Submit your answer to the meta using the form on the home page.
Pent Up Aggression by Pete Muller
Here’s contest puzzle #3.
Solve using the Crossword Compiler applet, download a PDF, or use Across Lite.
The meta is a musical act.
Submit your answer to the meta using the form on the home page.
Pent Up Aggression by Pete Muller
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I'm on the board at #18. I found both the grid and the meta harder than I was expecting for month 3, and getting the meta required me to spend some time doing something else to let my subconscious work on it, and then *poof* there it was.
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Hmmm... I get the mechanism/metanism, and I have an answer, but only thanks to searching for what I thought might fit. But it's not a "musical act" I had heard of. So I'm doubting my answer and not submitting yet.
Will be interested to see what others say here.
Will be interested to see what others say here.
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What is the definition of a "musical act"? As opposed to a band or musical group?
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- bhamren
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I took a couple of years off of doing the MMMM because I always have to search for so many answers online. I came back this year and will stick it out to the bitter end, but it does get tiring having to search for answers to SO MANY clues. I don't listen to a lot of music and most of what I do listen to is 40-50 years old.mattythewsjpuzzler wrote: ↑Tue Mar 01, 2022 3:18 pm Can't even finish the grid! Pete is pissed off at something....
- HunterX
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This is a specific type of grid that I always find annoying, even when I've finished it (like this one).mattythewsjpuzzler wrote: ↑Tue Mar 01, 2022 3:18 pm Can't even finish the grid! Pete is pissed off at something....
But maybe it's just me. Your results may vary.
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On the board, but at the cost of this month's Google bill exceeding that of my electric bill.
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Finally figured it out, after finding out my first guess was wrong. A friendly muggle heard me out and my second try was much better.
Heidi
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It was satisfying to finally finish the grid. It was so hard! Now I need to take a break and rest my brain before tackling the meta
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A ha! The Googling (I don't actually use Google to search) led me to a musical act that was not (I'm guessing) the answer. Though it might constitute an alternate. But after some time away from it, then a little mulling it over, I somehow pulled what I believe is the answer out of my brain.
Not sure how much this one falls into the "You need sufficient familiarity with the answer to get it" category.
Edit: Confirmed - On the board.
Last edited by HunterX on Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:09 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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On shore. Grid definitely had its tough parts. Looking forward to that cover.
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On the board. Greatly enjoyed this one (grid very difficult, but the meta was pretty clever) and definitely enjoy the "musical act". Also, looking forward to the cover.
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Nope, I got it wrong. That was disappointing.
Are we able to submit another answer?
Are we able to submit another answer?
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!
- TMart
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I somehow find myself on the leaderboard. Tough grid, neat meta, but I've never heard of this act, so wasn't really sure about submitting. I think I need to upgrade my playlist.
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Never hear of him? them? it? (Now I see why people list their pronouns.) Got it quickly thanks to Google.
Jay