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"Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:00 pm
by Bob cruise director
This week's contest is titled "Jolly Old St. Nick by Mike Shenk

The answer to this week's contest is a word associated with Santa.

Remember that while the contest closes on 11:59PM Sunday Dec 25, the solution will not be posted on the WSJ site until late Monday December 26. And the WSJ will not notify the winner until Tuesday December 27. So hope will spring eternally for another 24 hours.

However the normal discussion will occur here after the contest has closed. And the rabbit is hopping for lots of great rabbit holes that muggles will be exploring humorously.

Jolly Old St Nick spreadsheet

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:01 pm
by Wendy Walker
Hello Friends! YES, it is I, Wendy Walker, committing an unapologetic Page One Encroachment. The reason for this blatant hypocrisy? I have the pleasure of announcing a Muggle-created puzzle, “Monumental Moderation,” that’s dedicated to our six Forum moderators, Peter Abide, Bob Harris, Brian MacDonald (Webmaster), Joe Ross, Bob Stevens (Cruise Director), and Kay Whitman.

Here’s the official intro from Cap’n Rick, who did a great job masterminding this group effort.
Ahoy Muggles!

We have a special treat for you today! I recently invited 11 of your favorite meta constructors to collaborate on a special tribute puzzle honoring the hard-working Moderators of the "XWord Muggles Forum". The end result is a big honkin' 23x23 grid with 184 grid entries and tons of awesome theme material. And with a puzzle this large created by 12 constructors from around the world, we couldn't stop at just one meta answer. No, no, no, we had to include a second mechanism with a second meta answer as an added bonus. So, sharpen your pencils, grab your highlighters, and block out the entire holiday weekend to tackle our collaborative offering. And remember not to overthink it, because sometimes the answers are hidden in plain sight.

I'd like to thank all of the creative constructors who joined me in this "Monumental" effort: @Al Sisti, @AnswerPfinder, @benchen71, @BirdLives, @cbarbee002, @DrTom, @MarkWoychick, @MikeyG, @Schmeel, @Wendy Walker, and @whimsy. Henceforth, you can call us the "QWERTY Dozen".

The first meta answer is a 9-letter word that you can confirm on Crosshare.
The second meta answer is a two-word phrase consisting of 11 letters that you can confirm via PM.

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Crosshare: viewtopic.php?p=115303#p115303
PDF: puzzles/20221225-Many%20Muggle%20Meta%2 ... ration.pdf

Good luck, and Happy Holidays!
Cap'n Rick

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:03 pm
by ky-mike
Wendy Walker wrote: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:01 pm Hello Friends! YES, it is I, Wendy Walker, committing an unapologetic Page One Encroachment. The reason for this blatant hypocrisy? I have the pleasure of announcing a Muggle-created puzzle, “Monumental Moderation,” that’s dedicated to our six Forum moderators, Peter Abide, Bob Harris, Brian MacDonald (Webmaster), Joe Ross, Bob Stevens (Cruise Director), and Kay Whitman.

Here’s the official intro from Cap’n Rick, who did a great job masterminding this group effort.
Ahoy Muggles!

We have a special treat for you today! I recently invited 11 of your favorite meta constructors to collaborate on a special tribute puzzle honoring the hard-working Moderators of the "XWord Muggles Forum". The end result is a big honkin' 23x23 grid with 184 grid entries and tons of awesome theme material. And with a puzzle this large created by 12 constructors from around the world, we couldn't stop at just one meta answer. No, no, no, we had to include a second mechanism with a second meta answer as an added bonus. So, sharpen your pencils, grab your highlighters, and block out the entire holiday weekend to tackle our collaborative offering. And remember not to overthink it, because sometimes the answers are hidden in plain sight.

I'd like to thank all of the creative constructors who joined me in this "Monumental" effort: @Al Sisti, @AnswerPfinder, @benchen71, @BirdLives, @cbarbee002, @DrTom, @MarkWoychick, @MikeyG, @Schmeel, @Wendy Walker, and @whimsy. Henceforth, you can call us the "QWERTY Dozen".

The first meta answer is a 9-letter word that you can confirm on Crosshare.
The second meta answer is a two-word phrase consisting of 11 letters that you can confirm via PM.

"Monumental Moderation" - Crosshare

"Monumental Moderation" - PDF
Good luck, and Happy Holidays!
Cap'n Rick
We need links!

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:04 pm
by ky-mike
ky-mike wrote: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:03 pm
Wendy Walker wrote: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:01 pm Hello Friends! YES, it is I, Wendy Walker, committing an unapologetic Page One Encroachment. The reason for this blatant hypocrisy? I have the pleasure of announcing a Muggle-created puzzle, “Monumental Moderation,” that’s dedicated to our six Forum moderators, Peter Abide, Bob Harris, Brian MacDonald (Webmaster), Joe Ross, Bob Stevens (Cruise Director), and Kay Whitman.

Here’s the official intro from Cap’n Rick, who did a great job masterminding this group effort.
Ahoy Muggles!

We have a special treat for you today! I recently invited 11 of your favorite meta constructors to collaborate on a special tribute puzzle honoring the hard-working Moderators of the "XWord Muggles Forum". The end result is a big honkin' 23x23 grid with 184 grid entries and tons of awesome theme material. And with a puzzle this large created by 12 constructors from around the world, we couldn't stop at just one meta answer. No, no, no, we had to include a second mechanism with a second meta answer as an added bonus. So, sharpen your pencils, grab your highlighters, and block out the entire holiday weekend to tackle our collaborative offering. And remember not to overthink it, because sometimes the answers are hidden in plain sight.

I'd like to thank all of the creative constructors who joined me in this "Monumental" effort: @Al Sisti, @AnswerPfinder, @benchen71, @BirdLives, @cbarbee002, @DrTom, @MarkWoychick, @MikeyG, @Schmeel, @Wendy Walker, and @whimsy. Henceforth, you can call us the "QWERTY Dozen".

The first meta answer is a 9-letter word that you can confirm on Crosshare.
The second meta answer is a two-word phrase consisting of 11 letters that you can confirm via PM.

"Monumental Moderation" - Crosshare

"Monumental Moderation" - PDF
Good luck, and Happy Holidays!
Cap'n Rick
We need links! And maybe a separate thread.

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:04 pm
by Cap'n Rick
Thanks, Wendy! Here's the link -> "Monumental Moderation"

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:04 pm
by whimsy
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Once you finish the WSJ, head on over to Monumental Moderation and heft a few with the gang!

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:19 pm
by KayW
:desert_island: :tropical_drink: Ashore. (With what I feel is a POE - Publicity Opulence Encroachment)

Now back to that MONUMENTAL meta!

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:20 pm
by Abide
Great I need a new puzzle to work on because I'm getting nowhere with this one... :oops:

:25 edit-- now I get it. Nice SAD one!

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:21 pm
by MatthewL
Ashore! Merry Xmas All! I'll have a spiked eggnog, please.

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:21 pm
by Jace54
Ashore, fun one to begin the holidays!

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:24 pm
by Laura M
On shore. Fun!

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:25 pm
by benchen71
On the beach!
And I highly recommend the MONUMENTAL MODERATION META!

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:25 pm
by Joe Ross
On the Beach with the Boys, run running with the reindeer. 🎅

Ahhhhhh
Oooooooo
Merry Christmas Saint Nick
Christmas comes this time each year

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:30 pm
by chriscross
On shore! Merry Christmas!

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:31 pm
by clonefitz
on the beach!

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:32 pm
by MikeyG
And I'm on the shore with Santa! But he tells me I have to go play him for a few hours, apparently!

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Definitely check out that meta as well - @Cap'n Rick herded us cats, and it was an absolute delight!

Mikey G

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:34 pm
by pipster
Ashore and (maybe) on page 1?

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:34 pm
by BethA
On the beach! 🏖

Happy Holidays to all!

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:35 pm
by mheberlingx100
On the beach! Merry Christmas to all!

Re: "Jolly Old St. Nick" December 23, 2022

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:40 pm
by oldjudge
Guinness me