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? Wishing you a very merry Christmas! I've attempted some gentle myth-busting in this grid. If you're interested in reading more, check out https://www.psephizo.com/biblical-studi ... le-honest/ for a good presentation of the evidence; and I've also spoken about this in a recent YouTube video. The answer to the meta is suggested by the grid.
PM me with your submissions or submit on Crosshare. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.
Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Dec 26, 2021 5:14 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Well, haven't crossed the MOAT as my road-map is spotty and I'm not sure if there is a castle in the general area. I see a meadow of flowers and a reference to a castle existing but... can't see any MOAT to cross.
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".
Getting close to the end of the first 24 hours, and here are those who have successfully crossed the moat:
Darth (first for the 2nd week in a row!)
Laura M
Cinny
Jeremy Smith
boharr
rjy
ChrisKochmanski
dplass
Meg
Cindy Weatherman
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!
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!
I'm doing the nudges a day early so that I don't have to remember to do it on Christmas day!
1. Don't overthink it; it's more of an observational thing!
2. Surely the presence of SYRINX / XRAYS and RAZE / ZONE in the grid is a bit of a giveaway...
Merry Christmas, y'all!
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!
I hate to admit it but I needed the spoilers. There is really no excuse for me not getting this one outright which I will explain after the reveal if I remember to do so.
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My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
Dow Jones
Bbaack
lbray53
markhr
Dannyvee
BobJas
Carolyn
For those of you still struggling...
3. don't be like the lazy dog who allowed that quick fox to jump over him!
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!
