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MGWCC #708 — Sunday, December 27th, 2021 — “Word for Word”
THIS WEEK’S INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: Due to the late post, the deadline for this week’s puzzle is noon ET on Thursday, Dec. 30th. You can also earn credit for the Christmas solving badge by submitting by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, December 27th.
This week’s contest answer is a synonym for “excellent”.
Solve well, and be not led astray by words intended to deceive.
Given that Matt's puzzle will be moved until tomorrow I don't have much hope for getting that Christmas Day achievement trophy this year. Don't think the family would appreciate seeing grandpa hunched over a puzzle during the festivities. Wishing everyone a happy, regardless!
Tata, 2021 I leave for the land of no-wi-fi relatives right around the rescheduled drop time.
LOL like I had much of a chance to win it anyway. Looking on the bright side, at least now I have an excuse for not winning that badge this year.
Hmm... Maybe I can print out a few copies to take up with me. New post-Christmas-dinner fun activity: crash course intro to metas! I'm sure that will be a big hit with the family
Guffman wrote: ↑Fri Dec 24, 2021 11:13 am
Given that Matt's puzzle will be moved until tomorrow I don't have much hope for getting that Christmas Day achievement trophy this year. Don't think the family would appreciate seeing grandpa hunched over a puzzle during the festivities. Wishing everyone a happy, regardless!
For this year only we're going to allow submissions on boxing day to count toward the achievement. Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone!
Very nice puzzle, worth the wait. Delay in timing worked well for my schedule, actually. And 3 on the board behind Erik Agard and Jangler. That is some elite company for sure!
Excellent indeed! And I could use the answer word, too, which I’m sure I’ve used to describe Gaffney puzzles in the past as well. Submitted and waiting for the update, but no doubt. Beam me up.
Agree that the word describes how I often feel about Matt's work.
Happy to give nudges. If you notice I've solved, please tell me about avenues you've explored so I can nudge you in the right direction and not off a cliff.