@Teedmn: Your question about the 9-A answer in "Easy as B-A-C" is well-founded. Ended up accidentally bein more of an "easy as C-A-B" answer. … But, I do kinda still like yer "no refunds" suggestion, tho.
@M&A - it seems like you are starting a tradition, opening each blog post with a Dangerfield runt, we know they are @r.alph's fave.
I am more than happy with the no refunds policy, as long as you keep the current pricing structure! ;-) I love the runtpuz service, better than cell service down here.
@M&A, @BobK, I noticed the same thing, it was no secret. But whether it is a 5-star runt, or maybe not, or maybe @Bob just got out of the wrong side of bed, we love them all! ;-) , an extra wink, and a Har!!
@BobK. - Impressive solvequest time. M&A was concerned that this runt mighta been awful "fangy". (I did add that there extra 13-D hint, right at the last.)
OK, M&A may be unleashin somethin pretty nasty, here. Let's just call it an extra-credit experiment? This runt could also be called Weirdle, but I'll save that title for the next darin experiment. Sorry for any teeth-mark scars y'all might limp away with …
@M&A -- Not sure if this is a bug or feature, but when I open the puzzle, it looks like I already solved it - all cells filled in, pop up puzzle is correct message. I closed the page before spoiling my own solve. I will see what comes up using across lite.
Very strange. I solved with Across Lite, then tried again with Down Home. I got the same completed puz indications, but the cells did NOT have the correct letters filled in, they were different. I simply cleared the grid and splatzed in the correct answers.
I suspect that somehow, a duplicate puzzle (or solve) id got generated in @R.alph's down home database, and I was looking at the solution to a different runt. I tried in a different browser, and an empty puzzle appeared.
If this happens to any other runt solvers, just use the CLEAR button and start solving.
@Kirk: yep. That weird thing has happened a time or two to M&A, in the past -- but not on this particular runtpuz. And that is exactly what I ended up doin: mash the "Clear" button, then go ahead and solve.
Dang, M&A is right as usual, and I learn a new word from a runtpuz once again. I was only familiar with the British variation of the 'r' word with the extra 'n'. I guess the British version is more popular in Canada.
After reviewin the test solver solves, it became clear (even to M&A) that the "Close But No Cigar" runtpuz clues needed to be a bit more helpful. Here is a revised, distempered version of that runt. (No refunds)
@M&A - It is not always due to the puzzle that I have a poor solve, sometimes I just can't see the obvious. I predict that Teedmn will have an easy time with that wiener dog.
@Kirk: yep. I think U have a point there. The last Wiener Dog Runt where I didn't specify a solvetime limit was #23, and it also defaulted to 60 minutes, un-be-noticed by m&e. Sooo ... I will start always specifyin a Wiener Dog Runt solvetime limit, in the future. Thanx!
This one should, in theory, be easier than snot. Sooo … M&A decided to try allotin only 7 minutes for its solvetime, to see what happens. (I've never gone under 10 before).
"The Moo Cows Come Home" - 7x7 7 min. slightly themed:
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ReplyDeleteWow thanx, @r.alph! Always good to have a new page, for the Olympic competitions.
ReplyDelete"Dangerfield Punch Lines #45" - 7x7 themed:
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I can't find the "Easy as B-A-C" link on the old thread. I see @Kirk's and @BobK's solve post but... :-(
ReplyDelete"Dangerfield Punch Lines #45" Fun, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NTU3NjQxNDA2ODU4MjgyMQ
@Teedmn: Not Sure where that runt wandered off to, but let's try bringin it back …
ReplyDelete"Easy as B-A-C" - 7x7 themed:
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"Easy as B-A-B" Fun and quite clever cluing (which went over my head for too long.)
ReplyDeleteThanks, M&A, for the reprise - you may not offer refunds but you provide excellent customer service!
http://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MzM2NDYwNDA4MjAyNzU4NQ
"Easy as B-A-C", oops.
Delete@Teedmn: Your question about the 9-A answer in "Easy as B-A-C" is well-founded. Ended up accidentally bein more of an "easy as C-A-B" answer.
Delete… But, I do kinda still like yer "no refunds" suggestion, tho.
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"Dangerfield Punch Lines #45" - -
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"Dangerfield Punch Lines #45"
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Thanks!
@M&A - it seems like you are starting a tradition, opening each blog post with a Dangerfield runt, we know they are @r.alph's fave.
I am more than happy with the no refunds policy, as long as you keep the current pricing structure! ;-) I love the runtpuz service, better than cell service down here.
@Kirk: yep. M&A can not be lieve that @r.alph ain't solved that there Dangerfield #45 runt, yet.
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"In a Different Manner" - 7x7 themed:
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"In a Different Manner" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=ODE1NjI2NDE3MDM0NTEwNQ
Thanks.
I can always tell, when there ain't no "!" splatzed onto @BobK.'s "Thanks." that there was solvequest trouble brewin.
DeleteThis runtpuz might be a ferocious biter. Mask shoulda been on the runt, rather than on the writer. Just sayin.
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My code has been revealed! Perhaps I should just use a ;>) or a ;>(. But however I do on a runt, the feeling in my heart is always ;>).
Delete@M&A, @BobK, I noticed the same thing, it was no secret. But whether it is a 5-star runt, or maybe not, or maybe @Bob just got out of the wrong side of bed, we love them all! ;-) , an extra wink, and a Har!!
Delete"In a Different Manner" and as M&A often says, "Different is good." Fun, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=ODIxNjg3NDI0MjMwODA0Ng
Rodney done. Thanks for noticing that I missed it.
ReplyDeleteStumpy Stumper: "Wiener Dog Runt #25" - 16x3.5 12 min. themeless:
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"Wiener Dog Runt #25" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=ODk4NTA2NDI1NjI1MDU1OA
Thanks!
"Wiener Dog Runt #25" Fun, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=ODY3MzY2NDI1NzMxODkyOQ
Runtpuz barkin recap of solution for "Wiener Dog Runt #25".
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MjU3NjQ1NDI4OTE5OTQzOQ
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"In a Different Manner" - Yes, we all like different (or we would not spend our time solving runts) !
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=OTM4OTk0Mjk2MDk3NDA4
Two thumbs up! Thanks!
"Wiener Dog Runt #25"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MjUwMzc4NDI5Nzg4ODY5Mg
I took longer than I wanted, thought I did a good job until i saw the other solves.
Thanks!
"Runtpuz Olympic Event" - 7x7 themed:
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"Runtpuz Olympic Event" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=Mzc4Mjk5NDMzOTA1Njg0NQ
Thanks.
"Runtpuz Olympic Event" Runtpuz solving should be an Olympic event. Fun, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=OTEwNjkxNDM0MzcwMjk0NQ
"Animal Form" - 7x7 themed:
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"Animal Form" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=OTYzMjkwNDM0ODE4MzM0OQ
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"Runtpuz Olympic Event"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MTk1ODI0NDM1MjcwMDQzNQ
Nice idea @Teedmn! Don't let Rex judge the event, thoI
I think I just earned the 1A medal.
As always, Thanks, M&A!
"Animal Form"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MTYwOTI3NDM1MzQ2NjE4Nw
Nice one, thanks!
"Almost Easy As Snot" - 7x7 themed and snotty:
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"Almost Easy As Snot"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NDY0MTgzNDQyNDMxNDIzNA
Nice! Thanks!
"Almost Easy As Snot" -
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MTU1MjAzNDQyNTQyMTY0OA
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"Animal Form" Quite the zoo - Fun, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NzIwNjQzNDQyOTE2NjQwMA
"Almost Easy As Snot" Easy indeed! Thanks.
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MTAyNzY3NDQzMTkwMzU4MA
"Pro Nouns" - 7x7 themed:
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"Pro Nouns" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NTQ0MjA5NDUxNzA2MjY3NA
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"Pro Nouns"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NTAyNzg0NDUzMDU0MzExMg
Nice theme, thanks!
"A-Cross the I's" - 7x7 12 min. themed:
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p.s. But to be clear -- U wanna cross yer I's, not cross yer eyes.
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"A-Cross the I's" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NjQxOTE5NDU0Mzc5MDEzMg
Thanks?
Runtpuz cross-eyed recap for solution to: "A-Cross the I's".
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=OTAwNDQ4NDU0NTQwMDIzMg
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"A-Cross the I's"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NTgwNDY2NDU0ODQ3NDk3MA
another fun runt! Thanks!
"Pro Nouns" Fun, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NTgzNDg0NTg3OTUxNTMw
"A-Cross the I's" Thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=ODMyNDYyNDU4ODU1MjIwMw
"Star-Crossed Lovers" - 7x7 themed:
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"Star-Crossed Lovers" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NjIwMTY1NDYyODEyNTU5Mg
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"Star-Crossed Lovers"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NTg0NzAyNDYzNzEyNjcwMw
@BobK, Nice solve! @M&A, thanks, nice runt puz!
"Star-Crossed Lovers" Nice, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NTMyMjQ4NDY3NjcyNzgwNg
"A Long Line of Runtiness" - 7x7 12 min. themed:
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"A Long Line of Runtiness" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NjE1ODM2NDY4OTE0NDY2OQ
Runty, indeed! Thanks!
@BobK. - Impressive solvequest time. M&A was concerned that this runt mighta been awful "fangy". (I did add that there extra 13-D hint, right at the last.)
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"A Long Line of Runtiness" Nice, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=OTUyMjU4NDY5MjA1OTkwNg
"A Long Line of Runtiness"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MzAzNDc4NDcwNDI3NjcyNw
Nice runt, thanks!
"Lingo Blender" - 7x7 themed:
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Slightly improved version of "Lingo Blender" has been blended up, below …
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"Lingo Blender"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MzYyNjE1NDcyNDUyMzAzOA
Unfortunately, my blender was set to 'grate' not 'puree'. But still tasty when done, thanks!
"Lingo Blender" Fun, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MjMxNDg4NDc2MDI2NTM5OA
Based on a keen observance by @Teedmn, here's an improved version, with a corrected clue:
ReplyDelete"Lingo Blender" - 7x7 themed revised:
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"Lingo Blender" - 7x7 themed revised: --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MjA1MDk2NDc3MzE3MjM5OQ
Thanks! Could not have done so well without @Teedmn's input!
Takin some time off from the runt-pound, for a week or so.
ReplyDeleteEveryone enjoy the respite.
And a most Happy Valentine's!
M&A
OK, one more "walk on the wild side" pup, before we split. (Couldn't resist, after the Sunday NYTPuz went and inspired m&e.)
ReplyDelete"Happy Encrypted Holiday" - 7x7 themed:
**gruntz**
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"Happy Encrypted Holiday" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=Njg0NzE2NDg2NjIxNzI2MA
Thanks! I risked taking on this runt without having seen the NYT puz mentioned, and no harm done!
"Happy Encrypted Holiday"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MjYzNTU0NDg4NzU1NjAwNQ
Thanks, enjoy your break from the runts!
"Happy Encrypted Holiday" Slightly cryptic in parts (and I did the NYT puzzle in question). Fun, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MjU3MDU1NDk1MTcxMTU2Ng
Late to this, but have a great trip, M&A.
"Never Before Seen Footage" - 7x7 illustrated themed:
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Welcome back, M&A, I checked email at just the right time.
ReplyDelete"Never Before Seen Footage"
http://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MTE3MjM0NTQ5NzU1MTYyNg
Fun, will there be more video at 11? ;-)
Re: Footage
ReplyDeleteFYI A meaning of Ralph in slang is upchuck. Ralph currently is an accepted answer in Wordle.
"Never Before Seen Footage" Cute, thanks. And welcome back, M&A!
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ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NjA2NTE3NTU1NTkxNDEyOA
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ReplyDelete"Desperate Ambigrams" - 7x7 themed:
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"Desperate Ambigrams" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=ODQzMzQ1NTc3NjU0MTUz
Thanks.
"Desperate Ambigrams"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=OTAwMzI4NTU3OTc2MjczNg
Fun, Thanks!
"Deserate Ambigrams" Thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NTQwOTI2NTY2MDAwNDMwMQ
"All-Time Lows" - 7x7 themed:
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"All-Time Lows"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MjAyOTQ2NTY2NjMwNDE0OA
Nice, thanks!
OK, M&A may be unleashin somethin pretty nasty, here. Let's just call it an extra-credit experiment?
ReplyDeleteThis runt could also be called Weirdle, but I'll save that title for the next darin experiment.
Sorry for any teeth-mark scars y'all might limp away with …
"Worggler" - 7x7 12 min. themers in a box:
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"All-Time Lows" Great title, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=OTcwMjEzNTcyNzUwMDY2Mg
"Worggler"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=ODM0NTQwNTczNzYyOTYxMg
I got away with just a scratch! Different (and we know what M&A says about different), fun puz, thanks!
"All-Time Lows" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MjE3MjIwNTc0OTg1MjMyMA
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"Worggler" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=OTI2ODk0NTc1MDgwODcwOQ
Thanks.
Stumpy Stumper: "Flatter Will Get U Nowhere #32" - 10x5 themeless:
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"Flatter Will Get U Nowhere #32" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=ODk2NDY2NTgwNjUxNDQ2MA
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"Flatter Will Get U Nowhere #32" - Exactly where I got on this one! Thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MjQ1MjcxNTgxMTI1MDg5NA
"Worggler" Didn't quite get into the groove on this but it was different, for certain. Thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NjMwNDQ2NTg4MDA0NzE2MQ
@Teedmn: That 6-D clue was just there to fill the space, since no answer could start there, given the Worgglerly runtpuz rules.
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I did mention I didn't quite get in the groove, :-), and now I have a headslap to add to it! Thanks.
Delete"Flatter Will Get U Nowhere #32" There's a runt you can sink your teeth into. Fun, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NjQ0Mjc1ODgwNDQ0ODM0
"%/@#$&+!" - 7x7 themed:
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M&A
"%/@#$&+!" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=ODU3MjY2NTkwMTYwNDA3MA
Thanks.
"%/@#$&+!" --- ??
ReplyDelete@M&A -- Not sure if this is a bug or feature, but when I open the puzzle, it looks like I already solved it - all cells filled in, pop up puzzle is correct message. I closed the page before spoiling my own solve. I will see what comes up using across lite.
Very strange. I solved with Across Lite, then tried again with Down Home. I got the same completed puz indications, but the cells did NOT have the correct letters filled in, they were different. I simply cleared the grid and splatzed in the correct answers.
DeleteI suspect that somehow, a duplicate puzzle (or solve) id got generated in @R.alph's down home database, and I was looking at the solution to a different runt. I tried in a different browser, and an empty puzzle appeared.
If this happens to any other runt solvers, just use the CLEAR button and start solving.
http://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=ODc1Mzk5NTkwOTYxNjc4OA
Thanks!
@Kirk: yep. That weird thing has happened a time or two to M&A, in the past -- but not on this particular runtpuz. And that is exactly what I ended up doin: mash the "Clear" button, then go ahead and solve.
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"%/@#$&+!", thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NjA5NTEyNTk2ODM0MjcwNw
"Keep On Truckin'" - 7x7 themed:
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"Keep On Truckin'" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MjM5Nzg2NTk5MTkzMTkyMQ
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"Keep On Truckin' " Tricky, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MTMxNTA1NTk5NDU3MTU0NQ
"Keep On Truckin'"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NzQxMDk2NjAwMzI2Mjc3NA
Fun, thanks!
"Close But No Cigar" - 7x7 12 min. themed:
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"Close But No Cigar" Out of my wheelhouse but fun, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=ODU2MDQ5NjA3MDU2NTMzNg
"Close But No Cigar" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NjYzMzc1NjA3MTQxNzUxNA
Thanks.
"Close But No Cigar" - Not even close, for me.
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NDE3ODI1NjA3MTM0MzcwNg
Thanks!
@M&A - check for typo in 13D clue.
@Kirk: Couldn't find a typo in 13D clue. If U thought it was that there "r" word, I double checked its spellin.
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Dang, M&A is right as usual, and I learn a new word from a runtpuz once again. I was only familiar with the British variation of the 'r' word with the extra 'n'. I guess the British version is more popular in Canada.
DeleteAfter reviewin the test solver solves, it became clear (even to M&A) that the "Close But No Cigar" runtpuz clues needed to be a bit more helpful. Here is a revised, distempered version of that runt. (No refunds)
ReplyDelete"Close But No Cigar" - 7x7 revised themed:
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p.s.
Will also put out a recap, below.
Runtpuz "no cigar" recap of solution to: "Close But No Cigar".
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MjQwNDI0NjA3OTA5ODQ2Mw
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The recap makes it clear I wasn't even CLOSE, har!
Delete"Buffalo-Winged" - 7x7 themed:
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"Buffalo-Winged" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=ODE4ODE5NjE1Mjc5MjM5NQ
Thanks!!
"Buffalo-Winged"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=ODk4NzYyNjE2NTU1OTc4OQ
Nice, thanks!
"Buffalo-Winged" Fun, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NjE1NTU4NjIzMTEwMDgxOQ
Stumpy Stumper: "Wiener Dog Runt #26" - 16x3.5 themeless:
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Wiener Dog Runt #26" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MjcwMDQ1NjI0MDYzMjU5MA
Thanks.
"Wiener Dog Runt #26"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NzkzNDMzNjI0MTk1MDY5MA
I had to cheat to get this one, I should have seen the acrosses quicker. Thanks!
@M&A - There was posted no time limit on this puppy.
Wow, that weiner dog put up more of a fight than M&A had expected. Has persuaded M&A to delay his premiere of the "pit bull runt" series.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, here's a darin runt that has already premiered at the Rex Parker blogsite today …
"Your Place or Mine" - 7x7 themed:
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"Your Place or Mine" --
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MTg1MDEyNjI0NTg5MjAzNQ
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"Your Place or Mine"
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NTUwOTA5NjI0NzQ2MTA1NQ
That was fun, thanks!
@M&A - It is not always due to the puzzle that I have a poor solve, sometimes I just can't see the obvious. I predict that Teedmn will have an easy time with that wiener dog.
p.s.
Delete@Kirk -- If a runt doesn't post an allotted solve time, it defaults to ten minutes and a cloud of dust.
M&A Help Desk
"Weiner Dog Runt #26" Fun, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=MjE5MjU0NjMxNzIyMTY2MA
"Your Place or Mine" Nice, thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://puzzlecrowd.com:8080/CrowdSource/GetSolution?id=NDQ1ODM0NjMyOTUxMTIyNA
Stumpy Stumper: "Pit Bull Runt #1" - 8x8 15 min. themeless:
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p.s. Noticed today that somehow the Wiener Dog Runt #26 was given a default solvetime of 60 minutes! woof!?
@M&A - I think the width (>=15) is causing the default solve time of 60. Do you normally assign a solve time to your Wiener Dog Runts?
ReplyDeleteHere is a link to an old blog comment from the @r.alph meister about the ACPT scoring feature that might help.
http://runtpuz.blogspot.com/2014/12/runt-puzzes-are-helping-to-debug-kf-and.html?showComment=1419792377138#c6483299131155372173
@Kirk: yep. I think U have a point there. The last Wiener Dog Runt where I didn't specify a solvetime limit was #23, and it also defaulted to 60 minutes, un-be-noticed by m&e. Sooo ...
DeleteI will start always specifyin a Wiener Dog Runt solvetime limit, in the future.
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"Pit Bull Runt #1"
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Nice, except for the Natick ending on my solve. Thanks!
"Pit Bull Runt #1" --
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"Pit Bull Runt #1" Not sure what made it hard but it was. Thanks!
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"Group Hug" - 7x7 themed:
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"Group Huh?" - Thanks!
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"Group Hug" --
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Runtpuz huggable recap for solution to: "Group Hug".
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"Best of NYTPuz Prefix Desperation" - 7x7 themed:
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"Best of NYTPuz Prefix Desperation" - well maybe, if desperation is a good thing.
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"Group Hug" I'm with @Kirk, "huh?" But fun, thanks!
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The above written before visiting the solver's page. Got it.
Delete"Best of NYTPuz Prefix Desperation" Nice, thanks!
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This runt has a lotta black squares in it. But, hey -- today's NYTPuz had 92 of em. And it had the E/W puzgrid symmetry, just like this runt…
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"Keep It Brief" - I couldn't keep my solve time brief, thanks!
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Stumpy Stumper: "Barbecue Buckaroo" - 7x7 themeless:
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"Keep It Brief" Thx!
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"Barbecue Buckaroo"
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Nice, thanks!
"Keep It Brief" --
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"Barbecue Buckaroo" --
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"Dezperate Word Square #116" - 7x7 dezperate:
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"Dezperate Word Square #116" --
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"Dezperate Word Square #116" - desperate, indeed.
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Almost gettable, thanks!
"Barbecue Buckaroo" Fun, thanks!
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This one should, in theory, be easier than snot. Sooo … M&A decided to try allotin only 7 minutes for its solvetime, to see what happens. (I've never gone under 10 before).
ReplyDelete"The Moo Cows Come Home" - 7x7 7 min. slightly themed:
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"The Moo Cows Come Home" - 7 mins was plenty o' time, even for a slowpoke like me.
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Moo-Cow easy, thanks!
"The Moo Cows Come Home" --
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Thanks. I can mess up the easiest puzzle!
"Dezperate Word Square #116" Fun, thanks!
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"Case Sensitive" - 7x7 themed:
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"Case Sensitive"
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Fun, thanks!
"The Moo Cows Come Home" Nice, thanks!
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"Case Sensitive" Thanks!
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"Case Sensitive" --
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"Split Decision" - 7x7 themed:
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"Split Decision" --
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"Split Decision"
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"Split Decision" Fun, thanks!
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"Weirdle" - 7x7 weirdly constructed/themed:
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"Weirdle" --
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"Weirdle" Weirdley fun, thank!
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"Weirdle"
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That was different, a fun solve, thanks!
"Eleven Deadly Sinonyms" - 7x7 12 min. themed:
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"Eleven Deadly Sinonyms"
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That was a workout, thanks!
@Bob, I added some comments that might help explain.
Runtpuz deadly recap for solution to: "Eleven Deadly Sinonyms".
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Stumpy Stumper: "Deep Dubious Stuff" - 7x7 themeless:
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"Deep Dubious Stuff" --
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"Deep Dubious Stuff"
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"Godzilla Stomp" - 8x7 themed:
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"Eleven Deadly Sinonyms" Fun, thanks!
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"Deep Dubious Stuff" Fun, thanks!
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"Godzilla Stomp" Very nice, thanks!
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"Godzilla Stomp" --
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"Godzilla Stomp" gets the runtpuz stomp of approval!
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"Beer Pong" - 7x7 themed:
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"Beer Pong"
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Nice! Pour me another! Thanks!
"Beer Pong" --
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Thanks! And I don't even drink beer!
"Beer Pong" Fun, thanks!
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"Records with Skips" - 7x7 themed:
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"Records with Skips"
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Clever, I liked it! Thanks!
"Records with Skips" Nice, thanks!
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"A Month of Hot Dogs" - 7x7 themed:
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"A Month of Hot Dogs" - Hot Diggity!
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Nice, thanks!
"A Month of Hot Dogs" Fun, thanks!
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"Counting Off" - 7x7 themed:
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"Counting Off" --
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"Counting Off"
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Fun, thanks!
"Counting Off" Nice, thanks.
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Stumpy Stumper: "Wiener Dog Runt #27" - 16x3.5 themeless:
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"Wiener Dog Runt #27"
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I was terribly slow to get the long acrosses.... so the extra time worked for me. Thanks!
@M&A - note default time limit is 60 mins for Wieners!
"Wiener Dog Runt #27" Nice, thanks!
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"Wiener Dog Runt #27" --
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"This ; That" - 7x7 themed:
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p.s. @r.alph: Good time for a new blog thread? [There's a Rodney puz in it for U.] Thanx.