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? Because we all shop online these days, you shouldn't have any trouble solving this meta, the answer for which is something associated with 42 across.
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 Jun 19, 2022 7:18 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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That's 14. It's tracking more like a week 3! I may need to bring the nudges forward. But let's see what the next 24 hours brings...
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!
1. There is a meta hint in the clue and entry for 42 across: "What you need to monitor your packages, and to solve the meta" - TRACKING NUMBERS
2. See if you can track down some numbers hiding in the grid.
3. The numbers you are looking for are ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR, FIVE and SIX.
4. Use the numbers to arrange the relevant grid entries.
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!
Wow! How did I miss this? I thought I had tried every possible permutation of spoiler 3. I noticed something early on that kept me from completing. I will share that after the reveal. If I remember to do that.
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
Needed the nudges, even though I suspected something like that, though I have to say there were some other things that led me astray.
Nice job 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!
Found step one fairly quickly, but needed the nudges to seal the deal. Great one, Ben!
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.
