MEOW #100: Isn't It Ironic(ally Named)
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MEOW #100: Isn't It Ironic(ally Named)
[The One-hundreth! I was not aware that my puzzle would fall on such a significant milestone, so this won't feature in the puzzle/meta in any way, sorry!]
I love Alanis Morissette's "Ironic". This is my meta puzzle tribute to that song! The answer to the meta is a noun.
The easiest way to submit is on Crosshare (and you get instant feedback and multiple attempts!) But you can also PM me with your submission. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.
Isn't It Ironic(ally Named) - Online Form
Isn't It Ironic(ally Named) - PUZ
Isn't It Ironic(ally Named) - PDF - CORRECTED!
Isn't It Ironic(ally Named) - spreadsheet
Kitten
Calico
Persian
Puma
Lion
Nudges are here.
The solution is here.
I love Alanis Morissette's "Ironic". This is my meta puzzle tribute to that song! The answer to the meta is a noun.
The easiest way to submit is on Crosshare (and you get instant feedback and multiple attempts!) But you can also PM me with your submission. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.
Isn't It Ironic(ally Named) - Online Form
Isn't It Ironic(ally Named) - PUZ
Isn't It Ironic(ally Named) - PDF - CORRECTED!
Isn't It Ironic(ally Named) - spreadsheet
Kitten
Calico
Persian
Puma
Lion
Nudges are here.
The solution is here.
Last edited by benchen71 on Mon Oct 24, 2022 6:03 pm, edited 3 times in total.
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Well the cat is out of the bag. (Am I first?????)
So I just plain couldn't get my meta based on "Up the Down Staircase" to work.
My challenge it to constructors is to make a meta where the meta, theme or metanism is "Up the Down Staircase".
My challenge it to constructors is to make a meta where the meta, theme or metanism is "Up the Down Staircase".
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Here, yes, but Hector was first on Crosshare.
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Oh, hector is *always* first on crosshare.
So I just plain couldn't get my meta based on "Up the Down Staircase" to work.
My challenge it to constructors is to make a meta where the meta, theme or metanism is "Up the Down Staircase".
My challenge it to constructors is to make a meta where the meta, theme or metanism is "Up the Down Staircase".
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The cat is loose. Thanks for the doable grid and meta, Ben.
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The cat is out! Now if I could only solve the MMM and MOAT! Thanks, Ben.
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Hector is always first. FTFY
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"Puss" has left the bag... Thanks for another great meta, Ben!
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Got it, thanks for the puzzle. I can think of a very funny pun to go here but it'd be redacted.
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Fun one!
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A lot of fun and nice job with the fill!
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Solved on Crosshare - thanks Ben! I will be thinking of more examples of those… things… in the coming days I’m sure!
The other Wendy.
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