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Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:06 pm
by BarbaraK
Trish wrote: Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:01 pm Think I’m on shore! What does pagented mean??
The infamous pageant puzzle had a lot of people thinking the first step was the only step - kind of the opposite of the usual tendency to overcomplicate things.

There's a full description here: https://www.xword-muggles.com/viewtopic.php?t=36

Wow, hard to believe that was 6 years ago.

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:09 pm
by M and M
Oh, yes, I predict some gnashing of teeth on Monday. It's a fun one, though.

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:16 pm
by JoDave
Ashore here. Straightforward, unless I’m missing an extra step.

Oh I see that’s what pageant means. Thanks for the link explaining the origin.

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:20 pm
by steveb
I finished the grid today; no clue yet on the meta. But I have an excuse. I had open-heart surgery Monday for an aortic aneurysm. I just got out of the cardiac ICU today. I’m feeling much better and on the road to recovery.

I would post a picture but I can’t figure out how to do it on my phone.

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:30 pm
by mattythewsjpuzzler
Ashore! Clever and cute. A nice week 2-"ish" WSJ.

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:40 pm
by elvanya
On shore

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:46 pm
by Inca
I'm feeling really stupid right about now. I see the obvious but don't know what to do with it

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:50 pm
by zach
I’m ashore, and I loved it!

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:56 pm
by otlaolap
Ashore.

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:01 pm
by kfahey714
Ashore. I’ll have a Guinness.

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:06 pm
by Trish
BarbaraK wrote: Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:06 pm
Trish wrote: Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:01 pm Think I’m on shore! What does pagented mean??
The infamous pageant puzzle had a lot of people thinking the first step was the only step - kind of the opposite of the usual tendency to overcomplicate things.

There's a full description here: https://www.xword-muggles.com/viewtopic.php?t=36

Wow, hard to believe that was 6 years ago.
Thanks! Pretty sure we have completed all the steps on this one!

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:07 pm
by RDaleHall
On shore. Took a little while to get a final step in place! It’s a Scotch and Lemon Lift tea celebration tonight.

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:16 pm
by C=64
Ashore 🏖️

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:16 pm
by Tina
On shore. That was a clever one.

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:25 pm
by Harbo
That was quick.

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:28 pm
by Joe Ross
Ashore. Quick & fun solution!

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:54 pm
by Gman
It must be the flu, but I'm just not seeing it. When page 1 is done in 20 minutes or less, it's usually pretty straightforward. Oh well. I'll keep at it.

Save my seat at the bar Isaac, I'll have a hot mocha with a little splash of Irish Whiskey!

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:54 pm
by BigPear
Ashore! Make it an eggnog.

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:04 pm
by fivehalves
Ashore! I've been working my way through the archives but this is the first time I've finished a puzzle the week of, and submitted. Wish me luck!

Re: "Mark My Words" December 15, 2023

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:03 am
by DaveKennison
Ashore! (I didn’t get around to looking at this one until late in the evening, but then it kind of solved itself. Nice … 😜.)