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"Making the Rounds" by Patrick Berry #17

Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2023 2:47 pm
by Abide
Making the Rounds by Patrick Berry

Attached is Crossword #17.

What four-letter word is hinted at by this puzzle?

Rules: Email me (at the address below) the word no later than 6 p.m. (Eastern time) on Sunday, April 23. You can enter only once, so be sure before hitting the "Send" button. One person chosen at random from the correct entries will win [lots of Fireball swag]. On Sunday evening, I'll send out the solution and the winner's name.

--Peter Gordon(xwords@optonline.net)

Re: "Making the Rounds" by Patrick Berry #17

Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2023 6:30 pm
by Wendy Walker
Brilliant puzzle. Loved it!

Re: "Making the Rounds" by Patrick Berry #17

Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2023 9:43 pm
by docison
Solved - thought this was a good one.

Re: "Making the Rounds" by Patrick Berry #17

Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2023 9:45 pm
by Eckless
I concur with the previous posters - very much worth the solve!

Re: "Making the Rounds" by Patrick Berry #17

Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2023 11:07 pm
by Abide
Echo echo echo-- this one took much pondering/several looks with a satisfying reveal. Another fantastic puzzle from Patrick Berry.

Re: "Making the Rounds" by Patrick Berry #17

Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2023 12:26 pm
by BarbaraK
Ditto. A fun meta - just what I’d expect from Patrick Berry

Re: "Making the Rounds" by Patrick Berry #17

Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:22 pm
by DCBilly
Wowza. My head is spinning after that one.

Re: "Making the Rounds" by Patrick Berry #17

Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2023 7:35 pm
by Leslie
Fun puzzle—really enjoyed it! I had the right general idea early on, but it took me a while to apply it properly. Great “aha” moment!

Re: "Making the Rounds" by Patrick Berry #17

Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 2:18 am
by markhr
Wow. Very impressive puzzle. Major league effort from Patrick.

Re: "Making the Rounds" by Patrick Berry #17

Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:12 pm
by Al Sisti
Classic Berry...