"Where Does That Sound Come From?" by benchen71

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!)
User avatar
benchen71
Posts: 2561
Joined: Thu Jul 22, 2021 8:50 pm
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Contact:

"Where Does That Sound Come From?" by benchen71

#1

Post by benchen71 »

Welcome to...

benchen71's Metas on a Tuesday (MOAT)

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.

Where Does That Sound Come From? - Online Form
Where Does That Sound Come From? - PUZ
Where Does That Sound Come From? - PDF
Where Does That Sound Come From? - spreadsheet

Nudges are here.
The solution is here.

havefun.gif
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! :shock:
User avatar
benchen71
Posts: 2561
Joined: Thu Jul 22, 2021 8:50 pm
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Contact:

#2

Post by benchen71 »

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. :D

moat&pipes.jpg
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! :shock:
Dow Jones
Posts: 481
Joined: Thu May 09, 2019 11:02 pm
Location: Yakima, WA

#3

Post by Dow Jones »

Moat crossed. Well done, Ben !!
User avatar
SamKat9
Posts: 303
Joined: Sat Aug 19, 2023 7:45 pm
Location: Southeast Florida

#4

Post by SamKat9 »

Moat crossed, that was fun!
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!
User avatar
Meg
Posts: 2211
Joined: Tue Apr 09, 2019 1:41 pm
Location: St. Petersburg, FL

#5

Post by Meg »

Bringing a large load of parsnips and a pig across the moat.
Check out and support http://CrosswordsForCancer.com.
User avatar
sharkicicles
Posts: 952
Joined: Fri May 10, 2019 12:03 pm
Location: Chicago

#6

Post by sharkicicles »

I can second the purchase of the meta pack. About halfway through it so far and they’re just as good as you’d expect from Ben!
User avatar
Cap'n Rick
Posts: 1619
Joined: Sun Aug 02, 2020 12:44 pm
Location: Nahant, MA

#7

Post by Cap'n Rick »

MOAT crossed! Good one, Ben!
Ahoy! Check out my meta puzzles here! Check out "Smooth Sailing Sundays" here!
User avatar
Dr.Buttbeard
Posts: 41
Joined: Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:44 pm
Location: NYC

#8

Post by Dr.Buttbeard »

MOAT crossed!
kurtalert
Posts: 136
Joined: Tue Apr 05, 2022 3:02 pm
Location: Chicagoland

#9

Post by kurtalert »

MOAT crossed. Thanks Ben!
User avatar
woozy
Posts: 2320
Joined: Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:40 am

#10

Post by woozy »

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".
User avatar
ReB
Posts: 681
Joined: Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:34 pm
Location: East Tennessee

#11

Post by ReB »

MOAT crossed. I know it looked like I was walking on water, but I spotted where the rocks were...
User avatar
ChrisKochmanski
Posts: 2269
Joined: Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:51 pm
Location: Saline, Michigan

#12

Post by ChrisKochmanski »

Crossed! Stormed!
User avatar
lbray53
Posts: 1267
Joined: Fri May 08, 2020 8:34 am
Location: Elkhorn, WI

#13

Post by lbray53 »

MOAT crossed on second guess. I was not careful enough with the process and submitted a word that I knew that was close but no sitar.
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
User avatar
DrTom
Posts: 3957
Joined: Sat Apr 20, 2019 6:46 pm
Location: Jacksonville, FL

#14

Post by DrTom »

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!
MatthewL
Posts: 810
Joined: Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:57 am
Location: Atlanta, GA

#15

Post by MatthewL »

Moat crossed, castle stormed, weird noises investigated. Thanks for the puzzle, Ben!
Matthew
User avatar
Darth
Posts: 785
Joined: Sat May 15, 2021 6:51 pm
Location: Champaign, IL

#16

Post by Darth »

DeMOATed. Fun puz. Thank you, Ben!
an-in-ground-moat-justin-sheen.jpg
[cartoon by Justin Sheen]
Berto
Posts: 385
Joined: Sat Feb 05, 2022 4:10 pm

#17

Post by Berto »

Moat crossed after a little trouble with the drawbridge mechanism…
User avatar
HeadinHome
Posts: 1149
Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:06 am
Location: Charlotte, NC

#18

Post by HeadinHome »

Moat had a few shrieking eels (where did THAT sound come from??) — but I am safely in the mead hall.
The other Wendy. :roll:
User avatar
benchen71
Posts: 2561
Joined: Thu Jul 22, 2021 8:50 pm
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Contact:

#19

Post by benchen71 »

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! :shock:
Schmeel
Posts: 1770
Joined: Sun Mar 29, 2020 2:38 pm

#20

Post by Schmeel »

MOAT's crossed.
Thanks for the puzzle!
Post Reply