"Deathtrap" October 27, 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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Steve_S
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#201

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On shore after visiting a small rabbit hole... Page 11 already - I predict lots of correct responses this week.
I'll have a Guinness, please!
Steve
FatJack
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#202

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Ashore. Some thorny grid answers but meta was a breeze this time.
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#203

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REMINDER: Today is Muggle Zoomers Day at 4:30pm Eastern Time. Don't be frightened! Come and join us for a haunting discussion of this week's puzzle or any other tricks or treats that you would like to talk about. Look forward to seeing you!

All are welcome, whether you have solved or not! Click on the Muggle Zoom Room tab at the top of the page to join in.
Don & Cynthia

We are always happy to get to know other muggles and help in any way! PM's are always welcome. The next best thing to winning a mug is helping a fellow muggle win a mug!
muggleunity
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#204

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Got it! That was really a fun puzzle. it took me a little longer than some others to get the meta-- I appreciate the guidance that wasn't too hard, that helped me step back and just look at it for a minute.

I really enjoyed all the spooky clues throughout the puzzle, a fun way to celebrate the holiday.
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Cindy
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#205

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HeadinHome wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:00 am Beached. Pure whiskey pls…. It’s been a week.
At 10 AM? Now that is a week!
Notbitter
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#206

Post by Notbitter »

On shore.
caf.caf
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#207

Post by caf.caf »

Ashore for sure:)
debbierudy
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#208

Post by debbierudy »

Ah, now this is my kind of meta - Not too tough or frustrating, and full of spooky clues. Happy Halloween!
Momo
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#209

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Been awhile but got to the shore quickly!! Cosmo me please.
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ImOnToo
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#210

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Done and done! On shore.
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mikeB
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#211

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On the beach, after fighting two self-inflicted obstacles working together in perfect harmony: (1) overthinking and (2) ignoring a bluntly framed endogenous nudge. It was very satisfying today, revisiting the meta and quickly discovering the errors of my ways. But sheeeesh . . .
Crest
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#212

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Safely ashore. Super-quick solve for a change.
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Commodore
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#213

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Stuck our hull into an appropriate harbor. Excited crew headed ashore for weekend leave. What could go wrong?
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Alvibu67
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#214

Post by Alvibu67 »

Ashore!

I expect an eerily crowded beach today!

Allison (Alvibu67)
lisajoy
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#215

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ashore! and nice!

solved yesterday, just now finding a spot on a crowded beach!

happy halloween! 🎃
Trey
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#216

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Marion, Jill and I are comfortably on shore.............done yesterday but late posting - long way from page 1.
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Tom Shea
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#217

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On shore. Soon to be on the shore at Indian Rocks.

Happy Halloween and good luck to the large beach crowd.
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heroine.chic
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#218

Post by heroine.chic »

Hi I'm new here! :) Have lurked for a couple of weeks, attempted the meta puzzles for a few months, and have been a diehard WSJ crossword enthusiast for years. (True story: I would not leave for the hospital to deliver either of my two daughters (16 and 13) without my crossword puzzles).
I believe that I am on shore this week. Nice to meet you all!

Time for a nice glass of sauvignon blanc!
Fluctuat Nec Mergitur
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Relic
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#219

Post by Relic »

Ashore with time to spare before we sit down to watch baseball. IPA with a cab chaser for me, please.
Good luck to all for a successful solve. If you see that I'm ashore - rare occasion of late - message me if you'd like a nudge. Be sure to include your progress so I can know better how to assist.

Alan A. and Maggie Muggle
Grover
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#220

Post by Grover »

Ashore. Much harder grid than meta. Happy Halloween to all!
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