"Of Sound Character" December 29, 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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ColinM
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On shore. I liked it.
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SamKat9
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Late to the party but on shore. Glass of Chardonnay please!
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Safely on shore. Some minor rabbits encountered but a strong confident solution. Holiday travels to NE Ohio and Let’s Go Browns! Time for a Great Lakes Burning River.
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Barnhart6
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My current theme…just keep swimming 😎
Thanks to all the muggles in this group. Participating is the highlight of the week!
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Took some time, but I eventually made it to shore.

Found an interesting and somewhat defensible rabbit hole on the way, but I didn't really buy it so I kept looking. I'm (99%) sure this one is right!
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On shore, but needed confirmation of my answer, and an explanation for one of the letters.
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benchen71 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2023 6:12 pm On the beach. I'm planning on having a Four Pillars Old Fashioned (made from equal parts Spiced Negroni Gin and Whiskey, with brown sugar and bitters!)
Today I learned about Spiced Negroni Gin, thanks Ben. Cheers!
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Ha! Got it!

Watch out for the rabbit holes that are twelve-feet across with firm wood framed borders and painted with big black letters that say "This Way; Follow me".

(Although if you look at the wood and the paint and follow the receipt to the store and chat up the clerk about the guy who made the purchase.....)

This was *not* easy. It wasn't in the category of "difficult" but it was not easy. (You have to think outside the box... so look for the rabbit hole that is floating in the air and completely invisible.)

I will have more eggnog and more amarula and more of all of it, please.
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Ashore 🏖️ Saw the metanism after about 12 grid entries.
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On the beach. Fun one!
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Filled the grid and found the first step or two towards the beach, but I'll be dining at Isaac's bar tonight. Let's see what insight some fresh coffee can bring tomorrow..
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Tom Wilson
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Belatedly arriving on shore, which is starting to draw a Times Square-level crowd. I'm in good company, for sure, coasting into '24 on the shoulders of some mighty fine and friendly folk. Health and happiness to all!
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Ashore, solved and submitted after a couple of minor rabbit holes
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Miki
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On shore. Happy new year!
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Miki
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Barnhart6 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2023 7:14 pm My current theme…just keep swimming 😎
Just watch out for 18Ds
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Safely on shore!
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Ashore after a late start. Tricky solve!
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Acarl
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Ashore! Great end to 2023. Eggnog please!
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Ashore thanks to my solving buddy Acarl.
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Count me ashore! Happy New Year everyone!
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