"Cluedo" by benchen71
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"Cluedo" by benchen71
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benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)
Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? Sometimes you just have to build a meta puzzle to see if it's even possible. This is one of those. Yes, the grid will have its challenging parts; and yes, there's a lot going on when it comes to the meta. But if you've played the game Cluedo (or Clue, as it's known in some parts of the world), you will know what to do! (If you haven't, then you may need to resort to Google.) The answer to the meta will take the form "X in the Y with the Z".
The easiest way to submit is on Crosshare (and you get instant feedback and unlimited attempts!) But you can also PM me with your submission. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.
Cluedo - Online Form
Cluedo - PUZ
Cluedo - PDF
Cluedo - spreadsheet
Nudges are here.
The solution is here.
benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)
Can you storm the castle by getting across the MOAT? Sometimes you just have to build a meta puzzle to see if it's even possible. This is one of those. Yes, the grid will have its challenging parts; and yes, there's a lot going on when it comes to the meta. But if you've played the game Cluedo (or Clue, as it's known in some parts of the world), you will know what to do! (If you haven't, then you may need to resort to Google.) The answer to the meta will take the form "X in the Y with the Z".
The easiest way to submit is on Crosshare (and you get instant feedback and unlimited attempts!) But you can also PM me with your submission. Either way, I'll compile a list of those who successfully solve the meta.
Cluedo - Online Form
Cluedo - PUZ
Cluedo - PDF
Cluedo - spreadsheet
Nudges are here.
The solution is here.
Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Apr 02, 2023 7:01 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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!
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Incredible work on the grid!
I think I'm two thirds with the meta but for one part.... wow.
EDIT: Crossed the moat. The third part was almost anti-climactic after the second third (wow, wow, wow) but still really satisfying.
I think I'm two thirds with the meta but for one part.... wow.
EDIT: Crossed the moat. The third part was almost anti-climactic after the second third (wow, wow, wow) but still really satisfying.
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".
My challenge it to constructors is to make a meta where the meta, theme or metanism is "Up the Down Staircase".
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Moat crossed, castle stormed, murder solved! Loved this one -- what fun! Thanks Ben.
Matthew
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"Sith Lord in the Gatehouse with a Light Saber"... Castle stormed. (Thanks for the 43D shout out!)
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2/3 of the MOAT is crossed: now for that pesky third!
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Never played the game so extensive Googling helped a lot. Impressive! Moat has been crossed.
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Wow - amazing meta, Ben. Thanks!
Contest Crosswords Combating Cancer (CCCC) is a bundle of 16 metapuzzles created to help raise money for cancer-related charities. It is available at CrosswordsForCancer.com.
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So 1/3 found (the easiest) the other 2/3 escape me. Guess I'll just have to keep throwing darts. Pandora is kicking my butt as well, sigh....
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!
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Here we are at the end of the first 24 hours, and here's the first batch of solvers:
SeamusOL
woozy
DJB
whimsy
Hector
MatthewL
Darth
Alex Sisti
ChrisKochmanski
DIS
Tyrpmom
Dow Jones
boharr
Bbaack
Ergcat
troysail
Meg
Cindy Weatherman
Jaclyn
Laura M
heidi
KayW
Gutman
We begin with 23...
SeamusOL
woozy
DJB
whimsy
Hector
MatthewL
Darth
Alex Sisti
ChrisKochmanski
DIS
Tyrpmom
Dow Jones
boharr
Bbaack
Ergcat
troysail
Meg
Cindy Weatherman
Jaclyn
Laura M
heidi
KayW
Gutman
We begin with 23...
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!