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MGWCC #841 — Saturday, July 13th, 2024 —“Then Things Got Shady”
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: Title: “Court Number” Prompt: This puzzle’s contest answer is the surname of a 21st-century Wimbledon champion in either Ladies’ or Gentlemen’s Singles. Answer: RAFAEL NADAL, found...
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MGWCC #842 — Friday, July 19th, 2024 —“Count On It”
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: Title: “Then Things Got Shady” Prompt: This week’s contest answer is a famous TV show. Answer: CHEERS, found by 321 solvers, 270 of which were solo solves Slightly tough for a Week...
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MGWCC #843 — Friday, July 26th, 2024 —“Up in the Air” by Ben Chenoweth
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: Title: “Count on It” Prompt: This puzzle’s 5-letter contest answer is why many people solve crossword puzzles. Answer: HABIT, found by 185 solvers, 75 of which were solo solves...
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MGWCC #844 — Friday, August 2nd, 2024 —“I Can’t See the Action”
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: Title: “Up in the Air” by Ben Chenoweth Prompt: This week’s contest answer is a 7-letter word. Answer: PENDING, found by 214 solvers, 121 of which were solo solves SAD (simple and...
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MGWCC #845 — Friday, August 9th, 2024 —“Week 2 of 5”
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: Title: “I Can’t See the Action” Prompt: This week’s contest answer is a sport in the 2024 Olympics. Answer: SURFING, found by 536 solvers, 530 of which were solo solves 536 correct...
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MGWCC #846 — POSTPONED Until Noon ET on Saturday, August 17th
Dear Solver, MGWCC #846 will run tomorrow, Saturday the 17th, at noon ET. My apologies for the delay. –Matt
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MGWCC #846 — Saturday, August 17th, 2024 —“Sound Check”
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: Title: “Week 2 of 5” Prompt: This week’s contest answer is something you won’t need to solve this meta. Answer: MATH, found by 411 solvers, 381 of which were solo solves Unusual...
View ArticleMGWCC #847 — POSTPONED Until Noon ET on Saturday, August 24th
Dear Solver, MGWCC #847 will be posted at noon ET on Saturday, August 24th. My apologies for the two postponements in a row. In the meantime, please consider trying my live WSJ meta here:...
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MGWCC #847 — Saturday, August 24th, 2024 —“Ease Into It”
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: Title: “Sound Check” Prompt: This week’s contest answer is a singer in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Answer: DAVID BOWIE, found by 259 solvers, 181 of which were solo solves...
View ArticleMGWCC #848 — POSTPONED Until Noon ET on Saturday, August 31st
Dear Solver, MGWCC #848 will run at noon ET tomorrow, Saturday August 31st. My apologies for the many delays this month. –Matt
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MGWCC #848 — Saturday, August 31st, 2024 —“Following Directions” by Will Nediger
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: Title: “Ease Into It” Prompt: This week’s 12-letter contest answer is what I hope you do with this meta. Answer: EKE OUT THE WIN,, found by 222 solvers, 111 of which were solo...
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MGWCC #849 — Friday, September 6th, 2024 —“Eating to Get in Shape”
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: Title: “Following Directions”by Will Nediger Prompt: This week’s contest answer is a one-syllable word. Answer: SLIDE, found by 174 solvers, 54 of which were solo solves Lovely and...
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MGWCC #850 — Friday, September 13th, 2024 —“Friday the 13th”
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: Title: “Eating to Get in Shape” Prompt: This week’s contest answer is a kind of cheese. Answer: COTIJA, found by 390 solvers, 343 of which were solo solves Tough for a Week 1!...
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MGWCC #851 — Friday, September 20th, 2024 —“Crossing State Lines”
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: Title: “Friday the 13th” Prompt: This puzzzle’s contest answer is a spooky five-letter word. Answer: RAVEN, found by 434 solvers, 419 of which were solo solves Spooky fall Friday...
View ArticleMGWCC #852 — POSTPONED Until Noon ET on Saturday, September 28th
Dear Solver, MGWCC #852 will be published at noon ET on Saturday, September 28th. –Matt
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MGWCC #852 — Saturday, September 28th, 2024 —“What’s the Password!” by Ben...
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: Title: “Crossing State Lines” Prompt: This week’s contest answer is a six-letter word associated with Wyoming. Answer: GEYSER, found by 207 solvers, 100 of which were solo solves...
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MGWCC #853 — Friday, October 4th, 2024 —“Drinking Game”
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: Title: “What’s the Password!” by Ben Chenoweth Prompt: This puzzle’s contest answer is a six-letter word. Answer: ACCESS, found by 170 solvers, 31 of which were solo solves Highly...
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MGWCC #854 — Friday, October 11th, 2024 —“What Kind of a Person…?”
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: Title: “Drinking Game” Prompt: This puzzle’s contest answer is a non-alcoholic drink brand. Answer: V-8, found by 482 solvers, 458 of which were solo solves Looking for a drink...
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MGWCC #855 — Friday, October 18th, 2024 —“Think Twice”
LAST WEEK’S RESULTS: Title: “What Kind of a Person…?” Prompt: This week’s contest answer is one of the 25 largest cities in the Southern Hemisphere. Answer: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, found by 328 solvers, 265...
View ArticleMGWCC #856 — POSTPONED Until Noon ET on Saturday, October 26th
Dear Solver, MGWCC #856 will be posted at noon ET tomorrow, Saturday October 26th. I apologize for the delay. UPDATE: Apologies but I need to delay this puzzle one more hour; it will be sent out at 1...
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