Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? A weekly meta crossword constructed by forum member Ben (aka benchen71). These metas range from relatively easy to more challenging, depending on how many Australianisms he puts in them! Puzzles are posted in a new thread every Tuesday, with nudges appearing on Saturdays, and the solution coming out on Mondays. (At least, that's the plan. Given he lives in Australia, and they are so far ahead of the US time-zone-wise, things may get posted early!)
Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? Here's another "week 4" challenge for you, rather than frustrating you with an unsolvable "week 5"! The answer to the meta is a poem. (My thanks to @Abide for test solving and helpful suggestions.)
The easiest way to submit is on Crosshare (and you get instant feedback and unlimited attempts!) But you can also PM me with your submission. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.
Last edited by benchen71 on Sun May 05, 2024 6:55 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Well, it's amusing to see all you people pretending you have solved this puzzle that has no solution that Ben published as a joke but I imagine this will begin to wear thin in a few days..
EDIT: and immediately upon posting my snark I see the things that I had utter no hint or clue to look for yet I was stuck so I might as well look there... and then as I sat with pen in hand working it all out on paper, I get why I was supposed to look.
I guess I should change my signature, and start promoting this meta: Hungry Little Creature. I was going to sent it to people for testing but I dropped the ball on it.
Masterclass in construction. These are difficult to make because there are a lot of constraints. Enjoyable and, another week in a row, I learned something new. Moat crossed
Thanks Ben!
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
Well, here we are near the end of the first day's play and we start with a very respectable 37:
Berto
Capn Rick
LarsCaine
JM
Marie
lbray53
boharr
Pair O Ducks
Meg
Dave C
I K Snamhcok
MatthewL
Devoid
markhr
Bird Lives
Hector
Carolyn
hoover
heidi
kurtalert
Darth
Cindy Weatherman
Danny K Bernstein
rjy
DIS
Tim
Mg305
Ergcat
DrTom
Gutman
woozy
Golem
Dow Jones
Tyrpmom
moron
HeadinHome
whimsy
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta!
Just one solver to add to the list, and he was the test solver!
Abide
We're up to 38 now. Let's see if some nudges help...
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta!
