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? There are some very funny first world problems memes out there: "I have three monitors connected to my computer, and I can't find my mouse cursor!" (see https://www.boredpanda.com/first-world- ... s-twitter/ for some more). You will face your own first world problems in this meta puzzle. May you find your way to the meta answer, which in this case is a real problem, not a first world problem.
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.
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Fun stuff, thanks. Pretty much breezed through except one little stall.
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Crossed the MOAT. I had an inkling of what to do with the
starred entries but could not make it work. I took my recumbent trike out for a couple of hours and figured out what it had to be and where to find it. Great meta. Better message.
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
Across the MOAT and languishing within the castle walls. Got lucky and saw my way immediately. 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!
24 hours in, and here's the first batch of successful solvers:
Schmeel
boharr
Hector
whimsy
Meg
rjy
kurtalert
Carolyn
DIS
woozy
hoover
ajk
Laura M
imontoo
Tyrpmom
KayW
heidi
Pair O Ducks
JM
Mikey G
lbray53
Darrell
markhr
BarbaraK
Berto
ChrisKochmanski
HeadinHome
DrTom
That's 28, which is not bad at all for a "week 3"!
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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!
Clever meta, Ben. And a reminder to put my own first-world problems in perspective. Thanks!
