First of all, many thanx to the mighty @r.alph, for the care and feedin of this real neat runt kennel place. Couldn't do this, without him. Haven't seen his John Hancock on a runtpuz solvequest lately, tho. Hope all is tip-top well, and he's just maybe busier than snot. [Wasn't even able to smoke him out, with the last Dangerfield Punchlines offerin.] Anyhoo, thanx again, @r.alph.
And now, for a little bit of a challenge [I think -- but my ability to forecast solvequest trouble brewin is notoriously so-so]…
Been quite a while since we all "enjoyed" one of them feisty runt cryptic puzs. So, M&A has allowed many extra solvequest nanoseconds, in order for test solvers to re-adjust their mindsettins.
As U will recall, each crypto-runt clue will have a normal clue in it somewhere, plus a bonus cryptic way to look at the answer. So, for instance, BEANO might get clued as: {Wind stopper as negative follower of a Maude portrayer??}.
All right then … I can tell U are all now more enthusiastically than snot ready for this ...
"Galaxy of the Guardian VII" - 7x7 15 min. crypto-runt:
I was working on my taxes and thought I'd take a little break to clear my head, saw the description on this one and went back to my taxes. I needed a clear head for this runt!
Hope y'all find yourself in a happy place like M&A, on this lovely Sunday afternoon. Had to delete previous comment, cuz I messed up the 1-A clue at the last moment.
@Teedmn: yep. Kinda a special request from a Rex Parker blogger. (Unfortunately, she then said she wasn't able to access the runtpuz usin its *gruntz* link. Go figure.) Here it is:
Hmm, I thought @Gill I used a Mac computer which should work with DownHome. Maybe she has an iPad instead, but then she could at least be able to use the Across Lite option. Very mysterious.
I looked at the ACPT for this year. I don't think I would sign up for the 'live' virtual weekend event, but might solve later online on my own time. I signed up and tried 3 sample puzzles from 2006, so far not spectacular. I'm not used to rushing during my solve, for me takes the fun out of it. I can post my scores when I finish the full set.
@BobK. - If it's any consolation, the "Anagram or Synonym" clues with a ?-mark were the ones M&A was not quite as proud of. [I notice U flamed out on two crossin ?-mark-clued answers.]
It might be past-time for one of them there Runtpuz Theme Challenge deals. Used to to do em with @bodget1 [spellin?], when that real nice test solver was still roamin this 'hood.
@BobK, @Teedmn, @Kirk [and @r.alph, if available]: All U gotta do is present M&A with a potential runtpuz title. This will challenge M&A to come up with a themed runtpuz with each of those titles.
Thanx in advance, for any participation that U might choose to undertake.
@M&A - I have been thinking about possible runt theme titles, but so far come up dry. I will keep trying. I don't know how you can keep cranking out the runts on a daily basis.
M&A - Thanks for trying, but due to some quirk in the system, I cannot (and have never been able to, over many, many tries) go to a revised version of a puzzle if I have once solved the original version. This has been true for years, and I just have to accept it. But I can imagine the changes made!
That was fun! Thanks! I saw Yogi mentioned on Rex's blog last weekend, that made me think to suggest this to @M&A. I knew Yogi Bear before Yogi Berra when I was a little kid, and thought it funny that a baseball guy would be named after a cartoon character.
@M&A - I just finished the Al Jaffee NYT SunPuz, and someone in Rexville asked if the puzzle had a fold-in. Maybe a fold-in Wiener Dog Runt might be an idea to think over.
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"Skinnier Than Snot Runt" --
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Very colorful! Thanks!
First of all, many thanx to the mighty @r.alph, for the care and feedin of this real neat runt kennel place. Couldn't do this, without him. Haven't seen his John Hancock on a runtpuz solvequest lately, tho. Hope all is tip-top well, and he's just maybe busier than snot. [Wasn't even able to smoke him out, with the last Dangerfield Punchlines offerin.] Anyhoo, thanx again, @r.alph.
ReplyDeleteAnd now, for a little bit of a challenge [I think -- but my ability to forecast solvequest trouble brewin is notoriously so-so]…
"Sound Calculations" - 7x7 12 min. themed:
**gruntz**
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"Sound Calculations" - Nice one, thanks!
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Runtpuz sound recap for solution to: "Sound Calculations".
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"Sound Calculations" --
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Thanks!
@Bob, maybe M&A will try a Smell-o-Vision themer next?
Delete"Sound Calculations" Very fun, thanks!
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Mostly @Kirk's fault, due to a recent inspirational comment:
ReplyDelete"Follow That Stinker" - 7x7 12 min. themed stinker:
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"Follow That Stinker" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NzY0ODE0MDkyNTQ4NDI0
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Runtpuz stinky recap of solution to: "Follow That Stinker".
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M&A
"Follow That Stinker"
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Thanks! And a "Sorry 'bout that" to all the other solvers. ;-)
"Follow That Stinker" Wow, thanks!
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"Over And Out" - 7x7 themed:
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"Over And Out" --
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"Over And Out" - Nice, Thanks!
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Stumpy Stumper: "Stumpy But Bumpy #1" - 10x6 themeless:
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"Stumpy But Bumpy #1" - I noticed the number 1, there must be a few more of these stretch runts in the litter.
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A bumpy but fun ride, Thanks!
"Over And Out" Fun, thanks!
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"Stumpy But Bumpy #1" --
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"The Worm Has Turned" - 7x7 themed:
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"The Worm Has Turned" --
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"The Worm Has Turned" -
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Nice one, thanks!
"Stumpy But Bumpy #1" Fun, thanks!
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"The Worm Has Turned" Nice puzzle, even though I got a bit turned around!
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Been quite a while since we all "enjoyed" one of them feisty runt cryptic puzs. So, M&A has allowed many extra solvequest nanoseconds, in order for test solvers to re-adjust their mindsettins.
ReplyDeleteAs U will recall, each crypto-runt clue will have a normal clue in it somewhere, plus a bonus cryptic way to look at the answer. So, for instance, BEANO might get clued as: {Wind stopper as negative follower of a Maude portrayer??}.
All right then … I can tell U are all now more enthusiastically than snot ready for this ...
"Galaxy of the Guardian VII" - 7x7 15 min. crypto-runt:
**gruntz**
M&A
I was working on my taxes and thought I'd take a little break to clear my head, saw the description on this one and went back to my taxes. I needed a clear head for this runt!
DeleteRuntpuz intergalactic recap of solution to: "Galaxy of the Guardian VII".
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See U soon, for part VIII! (har)
M&A
"Close as y'all'll ever get to a refund"
"Galaxy of the Guardian VII" -
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NjIzNzk2NDQ1MTkyMTY3NQ
Kind of like a bonus smack on the head? Thanks, I will get over it. ;-)
For those of the non-cryptic persuasion, here is an aptly-named follow-up runt…
ReplyDelete"No Way!" - 7x7 themed "normal":
**gruntz**
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"Galaxy of the Guardian VII" Wow, that was fun, thanks!
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"No Way!" Nice, thanks.
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"Galaxy of the Guardian VII" --
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"No Way!" --
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"No Way!" - aptly named !
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"Dangerfield Punchlines #27" - 7x7 themed:
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"Dangerfield Punchlines #27" --
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Funny as usual! Thanks!
p.s.
ReplyDeleteNot a real big thing, but M&A was kinda proud of his symmetric U placements, in the "Galaxy of the Guardians VII" runtpuzgrid.
Just sayin.
M&A For a Better U-Verse.
"Dangerfield Punchlines #27" Fun, thanks!
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"Double Play" - 7x7 12 min. themed:
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"Double Play" --
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"Double Play"
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"Themeless in Name Only" - 7x7 12 min. themeless:
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"Themeless in Name Only"
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Thanks again!
"Double Play" Double the fun, thanks!
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Sorry, I had other things on my mind when I started this, so today I am Anonymous.
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"Themeless in Name Only", nice, thanks!
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"All Decked Out" - 7x7 themed:
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M&A
"All Decked Out" - Nice, thanks!
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"All Decked Out" --
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"All Decked Out" Thanks!
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Stumpy Stumper: "Fart Magic" - 7x7 themeless:
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"Fart Magic" Nice title, thanks!
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"Fart Magic" --
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"Fart Magic"
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Fun, thanks!
"Key Typos" - 7x7 themed:
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M&A
"Key Typos" --
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"5G Runtwork" - 7x7 hi-tech themed:
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M&A
"Key Typos"
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I type like I solve crosswords, hunt and peck. Nice puz theme, Thanks!
"5G Runtwork" --
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"5G Runtwork"
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I had to WORK to solve this Biter. Thanks!
"Key Typos", thanks!
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"5G Runtwork", fun, thanks!
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"Muscle Tones" - 7x8 themed:
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"Muscle Tones" --
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Thanks.
"Muscle Tones"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NzQxMzIzNTA3ODY0MTcyNg
Nice full-body workout, thanks!
"Muscle Tones" Fun, thanks!
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ReplyDeleteHope y'all find yourself in a happy place like M&A, on this lovely Sunday afternoon. Had to delete previous comment, cuz I messed up the 1-A clue at the last moment.
ReplyDelete"A House Divided" - 7x7 themed:
**gruntz**
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"A House Divided" -
ReplyDeleteI did the puz, then saw you deleted the blog comment. Hope it wasn't still in test mode. I liked it as posted!
http://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NzY5NDc1NTE1NDE0MzE4NQ
I got the first version, it still worked for me.
Delete"A House Divided" --
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"Wine and Dine" from the Rex Parker blog yesterday. Very nice, thanks!
ReplyDelete@Teedmn: yep. Kinda a special request from a Rex Parker blogger. (Unfortunately, she then said she wasn't able to access the runtpuz usin its *gruntz* link. Go figure.)
ReplyDeleteHere it is:
"Wine and Dine" - 7x7 themed:
**gruntz**
M&A
Hmm, I thought @Gill I used a Mac computer which should work with DownHome. Maybe she has an iPad instead, but then she could at least be able to use the Across Lite option. Very mysterious.
Delete"Wine and Dine" --
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"Wine and Dine" - Tasty, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=OTAwNTQyNTMxODA3OTE1Nw
Note to @M&A - don't give up your day job to become a sommelier.
Well, hey -- it's different …
ReplyDeleteStumpy Stumper: "Long Shot Runt" - 16x3.5 themeless:
**gruntz**
M&A
"Long Shot Runt"
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A runt and a half! Thanks!
"Long Shot Runt" As M&A often says, "Different is good!" Thanks.
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NzA3NjM5NTM4MjcxMjQ1OQ
@Teedmn: Really like yer "Wiener Dog Runt" title suggestion. Might start usin that instead, for any future such "long shot" runtpuzs.
DeleteThanx.
M&A
"Long Shot Runt" --
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Vive la difference! Thanks!
Yikes. These are kinda habit-formin …
ReplyDeleteStumpy Stumper: "Wiener Dog Runt #2" - 16x3.5 themeless:
**gruntz**
M&A
"Wiener Dog Runt #2" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NTkyODU1NTQxNDg4NzU5Nw
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"Wiener Dog Runt #2"
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Nice, thanks! Woof!
"Wiener Dog Runt #2" Fun, thanks!
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The wiener dogs have requested a short respite.
ReplyDelete"Not So Silent E" - 7x7 12 min. themed:
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"Not So Silent E" - -
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"Not So Silent E" - not so silent, but deadly.
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Thanks, good fun!
"Not So Silent E" Thanks!
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"Put 'Er There" - 9x7 12 min. themed:
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"Put 'Er There" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MzYxODg5NTU4NTUwNTcxMA
Very Clev-er! Thanks!
"Put 'Er There"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NzcxMTcxNTYwMTU2MTc2OQ
Nice, thanks!
"Put 'Er There" Fun, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=OTkxNzk1NTY0MTk5NjM3MQ
"Sorta Like It" - 7x7 themed:
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"Sorta Like It" --
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"Sorta Like It" -
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NDE4MTA4NTY3MTA3Nzg3OQ
Fun, but I sorta blew it!
"Sorta Like It" I sorta like it!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=OTM4MTY5NTcyNDYxNDkzNg
Stumpy Stumper: "Wiener Dog Runt #3" - 16x3.5 themeless:
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"Wiener Dog Runt #3" - Hot Dawg!
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"Wiener Dog Runt #3" - -
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"Wiener Dog Runt #3" Fun, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NzQ5MDQwNTgyODMwMzkyNw
Here's an E-Z one that could see some records set. (No pressure, test solvers.)
ReplyDelete"Gimme Gimme Gimmes" - 7x7 sorta themed:
**gruntz**
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"Gimme Gimme Gimmes" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NDk1MDQyNTgzMTM1MzgwNg
Lives up to its name! Thanks!
(Hey! Time to sign up for the ACPT. I hope to "see" everyone "there"!)
Hey Bob,
DeleteI looked at the ACPT for this year. I don't think I would sign up for the 'live' virtual weekend event, but might solve later online on my own time. I signed up and tried 3 sample puzzles from 2006, so far not spectacular. I'm not used to rushing during my solve, for me takes the fun out of it. I can post my scores when I finish the full set.
"Gimme Gimme Gimmes"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=Mzk2NjM1NTgzNjcxNTg3MA
Definitely faster than U'r average solve time! Thx!
"Gimme Gimme Gimmes" I succeeded in not overthinking it. Fun, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MTQ0NTcwNTgzOTI2NjQ3OQ
Congratz & admiration to the runtpuz test solvers, on all their tremendous "Gimme Gimme Gimmes" solvetimes. M&A is proud of y'all.
ReplyDeleteThis next puppy might not be quite as easy …
"Anagram or Synonym?" - 7x7 12 min. themed:
**gruntz**
M&A
"Anagram or Synonym?"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MzU2NDA1NTg2Nzc4ODAxMQ
Ouch! I should have just given up after 12!
@Teedmn - congrats on the sub-minute solve!
"Anagram or Synonym?" --
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Yes, "not quite as easy" is right on the mark. Thanks.
@BobK. - If it's any consolation, the "Anagram or Synonym" clues with a ?-mark were the ones M&A was not quite as proud of. [I notice U flamed out on two crossin ?-mark-clued answers.]
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"Anagram or Synonym?" Nice, fun toughie of a runt, thanks!
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"Famous Firsts" - 7x7 themed:
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"Famous Firsts" - -
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Thanks.
"Famous Firsts"
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Tricky, thanks!
"One Thing Leads To Another" - 7x7 12 min. themed:
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M&A
But … thanx to test-solver @Kirk, M&A recommends tryin this revised version of "One Thing Leads To Another", instead! …
Delete"One Thing Leads To Another" - 7x7 12 min. *revised* themed:
**gruntz**
M&A
"One Thing Leads To Another" - That was different, even sorta fun! Thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=Mzc4MjY1NjAzMDgyOTY0OQ
@M&A - check my clue comments for note to constructor.
"Famous Firsts" Thanks!
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"One Thing Leads To Another" - 7x7 12 min. *revised* --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NjYwNTAwNjA3NjUyNTQzNA
Thanks. Sorry, gotta get going.
@BobK - Well, hey -- when U gotta go, U gotta go.
DeleteHurry back, bro.
M&A
It might be past-time for one of them there Runtpuz Theme Challenge deals.
ReplyDeleteUsed to to do em with @bodget1 [spellin?], when that real nice test solver was still roamin this 'hood.
@BobK, @Teedmn, @Kirk [and @r.alph, if available]: All U gotta do is present M&A with a potential runtpuz title. This will challenge M&A to come up with a themed runtpuz with each of those titles.
Thanx in advance, for any participation that U might choose to undertake.
M&A Help Desk
Stumpy Stumper: "Flatter Will Get U Nowhere #19" - 10x5 themeless:
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"Flatter Will Get U Nowhere #19" --
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Thanks!
"Flatter Will Get U Nowhere #19"
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Thanks, fun as usual!
@M&A - I have been thinking about possible runt theme titles, but so far come up dry. I will keep trying. I don't know how you can keep cranking out the runts on a daily basis.
"One Thing Leads To Another" Fun, thanks!
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"Flatter Will Get U Nowhere #19" Thanks!
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Potential runt names:
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As the Crow Bars
@Teedmn: Good way to do it! -- give the M&A multiple choices.
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"What's the Re-Use?" - 7x7 themed:
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"What's the Re-Use?" --
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Thanks!
"What's the Re-Use?" - another Runt classic! Thanks!
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Some runt ideas -
Opposites Attract
What goes UP...
If you run out of Dangerfield lines, you could switch to Yogi Berra quotes.
"What's the Re-Use?" Nice, thanks!
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"Desperate Word Square #101" - 7x7 sorta themed:
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"Desperate Word Square #101" --
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"Desperate Word Square #101" Title sounds like Intro to Desperate Word Square solving (which could be a real class!) Thanks!
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"Desperate Word Square #101"
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Fun, thanks!
Runtpuz Theme Challenge entry #1. Mostly @Teedmn's fault …
ReplyDelete"As the … Huh?" - 8x7 themed:
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"As the … Huh?" --
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"As the ... Huh?"
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Thanks, huh?
Runtpuz Theme Challenge entry #2. Mostly @Kirk's fault …
ReplyDelete"Opposites Attract" - 7x7 themed:
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"As the ...Huh?" Fun, thanks!
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"Opposites Attract" - Nice, Thanks!
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"Opposites Attract" --
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Thanks! (As usual, I missed half of the theme. Thanks for cluing me in with your comment, Kirk!)
"Opposites Attract" Very nice, thanks!
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Runtpuz Theme Challenge entry #3. Mostly @BobK.'s fault …
ReplyDelete"Movie Mis-Takes" - 7x7 themed:
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"Movie Mis-Takes" --
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Oscar worthy! Thanks!
"Movie Mis-Takes"
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@M&A - Thanks!! Impressive work on all three Theme Challenge runt puzzles!
Runtpuz Theme Challenge - extra credit entry. Mostly @Teedmn's fault. M&A couldn't resist …
ReplyDelete"Cock-a-Doodle-Doo" - 7x7 illustrated themed:
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**ATTENTION!**
DeleteDue to missin subjects, U should definitely work the revised version of "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo", instead!
M&A
No refunds
M&A - Thanks for trying, but due to some quirk in the system, I cannot (and have never been able to, over many, many tries) go to a revised version of a puzzle if I have once solved the original version. This has been true for years, and I just have to accept it. But I can imagine the changes made!
Delete@BobK. - Well, the 18-A clue didn't change, but here's that particular clue's slightly revised pic:
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Ah, yes. Maybe had previously been a bit too (18 A producer)ish.
Delete"Cock-a-Doodle-Doo" --
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Thanks! (see my note!)
@BobK.-Whoa. M&A feels like Bo-Peep. Be sure to check out 18-A in the revised version, and thanx.
ReplyDelete"Cock-a-Doodle-Doo" - 7x7 illustrated *revised* themed:
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"Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-Wop"
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Thanks, I love the off-grid art!
"Movie Mis-Takes" Fun, thanks!
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"Cock-Doodle-Doo" Cute, thanks!
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Stumpy Stumper: "Wiener Dog Runt #4" - 16x3.5 themeless:
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"Wiener Dog Runt #4" --
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Thanks!
"Wiener Dog Runt #4" - Thanks!
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"Synonym or Antonym" - 7x7 12 min. themed:
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"Wiener Dog Runt #4" Thanks!
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"Synonym or Antonym" --
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"Synonym or Antonym?"
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Kinda @Kirk's fault …
ReplyDelete"Yogi Berra Says…" - 8x7 themed:
**gruntz**
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"Yogi Berra Says…" --
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I still need new glasses! Thanks.
"Yogi Berra Says ..."
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That was fun! Thanks!
I saw Yogi mentioned on Rex's blog last weekend, that made me think to suggest this to @M&A. I knew Yogi Bear before Yogi Berra when I was a little kid, and thought it funny that a baseball guy would be named after a cartoon character.
"Synonym or Antonym" Very nice, thanks!
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"Yogi Berra Says..." Fun, thanks!
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@Teedmn: The answer to your 16-D question is: yep.
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"Vowel Cleaner" - 7x7 thumud:
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"Vowel Cleaner" --
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Thunks!
"Vowel Cleaner" What @BobK said!
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"Vowel Cleaner"
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Nice!
@M&A - I just finished the Al Jaffee NYT SunPuz, and someone in Rexville asked if the puzzle had a fold-in. Maybe a fold-in Wiener Dog Runt might be an idea to think over.
ReplyDelete"Sosh Meeds" - 7x9 12 min. themed:
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"Sosh Meeds" --
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Um, thanks? (What was that refund policy again?)
"Sosh Meeds" - That was a toughie!
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Thanks for the challenge!
"Sosh Meeds" - Tricky! Thanks.
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"Coming or Going?" - 7x7 12 min. themed:
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The usual arrangement, on refunds.
"Coming or Going?" - Nice! Thanks!
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Very tricky, I liked it!
"Coming or Going?" --
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Stumpy Stumper: "Flatter Will Get U Nowhere #20" - 10x5 themeless:
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"Flatter Will Get U Nowhere #20" --
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"Coming or Going" Fun, thanks!
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"Flatter Will Get U Nowhere #20" - Thanks!
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"Flatter Will Get U Nowhere #20" Thanks!
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Happy April-Foolish Day, from the runtz:
ReplyDelete"Dark Matters" - 7x7 15 min. themed:
**gruntz**
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"Dark Matters" --
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Thanks.
Riddle: How is an April Fool's Day runt different from all other runts?
Answer: Date of publication.
;>)
"Dark Matters" - I used up all my Grey Matter to get this one. Thanks!
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"Dark Matters" Nice 4/1 runt, thanks!
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"Brave New Wordz" - 7x7 themed:
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"Brave New Wordz" Got me! Thanks, very nice.
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"Brave New Wordz" --
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Thanks.
"Brave New Wordz" - Nice, thanks!
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Potential theme title - Brave new Worldz - ??
"Easter Hunting" - 7x7 themed:
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"Easter Hunting" --
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"Easter Hunting" -- Why did I think of Elmer Fudd?
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