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? I think I've given you enough to get you to the meta answer. This is either a "week 2" or a "week 4" and so I've run it as a "week 4" in a month with a "week 5", just in case. The answer to the meta is a 5-syllable word.
And let's do the prize thing once more! The randomly-drawn name will win a MOAT Music Meta Pack valued at $US10. (If that randomly-drawn name is someone who already purchased the Pack, then they can nominate someone else to receive their prize.)
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.
Last edited by benchen71 on Sun Aug 27, 2023 6:42 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!
Don't wait until your name is pulled out of a hat! Get your MOAT Music Meta Pack right now, for the low, low price of US$10. You get 12 music-themed metas that won't ever be released through my weekly blog. Don't forget: this will be the only way to access them. And early comments from the first solvers appear to be very favourable.
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!
Shannon PS: If you want help with a meta, PM what you have so I can help without spoiling too much. I've received lots of help in the beginning and I love to pay it forward!
Well. I went over the moat and came to the open doorway to the courtyard. I stood there and politely asked if any one was home. I got no answer so I'm standing here at the door with my horde of invaders looking at the crlourtyard waiting for some to come out and give us permission to loot the castle.
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".
Was left on the boat, but crossed the MOAT. Sounded good to me, Thanks 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!
Here's where we stand at the end of the first day's play:
Dow Jones
Laura M
ChrisCross
merlinnimue
Hector
Shannon Milbourne
Meg
lbray53
boharr
JM
Capn Rick
DrButtBeard
kurtalert
ReB
imontoo
Pair O Ducks
ChrisKochmanski
LasersharpAurora
DrTom
Cindy Weatherman
MatthewL
woozy
Darth
Berto
HeadinHome
markhr
Philip Chow
That's 27 to get us started!
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!
