XWord Muggles Forum

Beamed at #43. I wonder if we'll get another "week 2" next week?

On the board at 45, but not proud, since I needed some coaching. (Exactly the same sort of hang up that happened to me in the WSJ this week too… utter oblivion to the meta subject matter; it’s been a no-fun meta weekend for me, boo hoo).

My 26 streak number today means it’s been exactly 1/2 a year since my disastrous stupidity/carelessness that broke a 100+ streak. What a special anniversary.

Beamed up at #24 but with plenty of help. Like HeadinHome ↑ I can't wait to hear how the solution, prompt and title fit together.

^What he says.
Beamed at #11 with much help.

LOL, the consensus seems to be that this puzzle would have been better postponed---forever.

Beamed. Is SAD the theme of the month?

If this was what people seem to think it was on discord it's not a week 2. It's a week negative square root of pi. I think in response I'm going to make a meta where the letters in the squares which add to 6 (6, 15, 24, 33, 42, 51, 60) spell BALLOON, the prompt will be "Something you shouldn't feed a crocodile". The key clue entry will be "All in all, they feel sick"(the plural of sick is six and "all in all" implies addition) and the title will be "I lead you to the answer" (because of a lead balloon). So far as I can tell that would be just as reasonable as this week two.

Beamed with a strong assist from @schmidzy

Beamed with help.

Still no joy here, would appreciate a nudge on a pm. I see things but nothing I can run with. Is there a Gaffney Zoom meeting or did I miss it?


I have gotten help from DCBilly , Woozy and Schmidzy, and have solved meta using the term loosely in this case. I think I will sleep on this before posting my opinion of this meta, but am very greatful to be put out of my misery by my nudgers.

KayW wrote: ↑Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:21 pm Beamed. Is SAD the theme of the month?

This one was just sad, no acronym involved

Lots of rabbit holes, lots of left-behind rabbit poop.

Solved - it took a village.

Finally, on the board!

I hope that the puzzle masters have not conspired to make us do penance for Lent. This meta, as well as, Mr. Shenk's were insufferable. Mea culpa!

Okay. With a nudge, I was able to solve. But the nudge was a vigorous, two-handed shove in the right direction. And I agree with the comments of @oldjudge (#31), @woozy (#27 which made me LOL), and others, about how this one played out.

Congrats to anyone who solo solved (@Abide, @MikeyG, etc.). Don't think I'll submit the answer. Just feels disingenuous, given that I doubt I would have ever followed the right path with this one.

Completely baffled after pulling on loose ends for awhile. Would appreciate a gentle nudge from any kind souls out there!

Looks like this one is a week 4 or worse, and apparently not enjoyable. I was helped to shore on the WSJ, but I'm getting nowhere on this one. I might ask for a nudge tomorrow.

Abide wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2024 12:26 pm Hmm, did I beat MikeyG and docison?

[edit: Yes, the Avis badge is mine!]

This is a great idea for an achievement! There haven't been any new ones in a while now. Attention @MattGaffney @Alex Boisvert

I like the idea of achievements that are a mix of luck and strategy. Maybe could do a couple other numbers. Like #42, because it's the ultimate answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything.

Hmm, I wonder if I've ever been #2. Doesn't seem likely.

Think I’m declaring bankruptcy on this one and will just wait for tomorrow.

Beamed up with a small nudge. Weird one.