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Watch the Birdie!

· Por Capn Rick · Publicado 2023-05-01T12:02:20.859Z

Meta Prompt
The meta answer is a common bird.
Comprobando datos de juego anteriores…

Tabla de clasificación (actualizada cada hora)

  • FrankieHeck solved 2023-05-01T12:34:35.970Z
  • Schmeel solved 2023-05-01T12:50:19.468Z
  • Pair O Ducks solved 2023-05-01T13:02:46.596Z
  • Meg solved 2023-05-01T13:11:24.616Z
  • ajk solved 2023-05-01T13:38:32.531Z
  • dannyvee solved 2023-05-01T14:14:20.204Z
  • Tyrpmom solved 2023-05-01T14:17:31.292Z
  • Cindy Heisler solved 2023-05-01T14:22:06.414Z
  • Hector solved 2023-05-01T15:06:19.646Z
  • Darth solved 2023-05-01T15:54:44.239Z
  • Cindy Weatherman solved 2023-05-01T15:57:47.904Z
  • lbray53 solved 2023-05-01T16:03:12.509Z
  • boharr solved 2023-05-01T17:18:12.436Z
  • Abide solved 2023-05-01T17:55:06.152Z
  • BrennerTJ solved 2023-05-01T18:08:27.480Z
  • markhr solved 2023-05-01T18:41:18.281Z
  • Carolyn solved 2023-05-01T18:42:32.947Z
  • andeux solved 2023-05-01T18:47:12.964Z
  • CPJohnson solved 2023-05-01T18:50:05.569Z
  • JM solved 2023-05-01T18:51:18.042Z
  • MatthewL solved 2023-05-01T18:53:20.619Z
  • Laura M solved 2023-05-01T18:56:26.138Z
  • I K Snamhcok solved 2023-05-01T19:18:57.047Z
  • whimsy solved 2023-05-01T20:03:35.283Z
  • Gutman solved 2023-05-01T20:24:59.636Z
  • Ergcat solved 2023-05-01T20:26:42.210Z
  • rjy solved 2023-05-01T21:04:56.606Z
  • Bbaack solved 2023-05-01T23:38:42.833Z
  • Dow Jones solved 2023-05-02T00:45:03.829Z
  • HeadinHome solved 2023-05-02T01:23:45.821Z
  • michaelm solved 2023-05-02T02:12:59.925Z
  • Mikey G solved 2023-05-02T05:00:27.691Z
  • woozy solved 2023-05-02T05:50:18.543Z
  • DrTom solved 2023-05-02T14:02:07.072Z
  • jim32809 solved 2023-05-02T16:44:57.531Z
  • Jim23809 solved 2023-05-02T18:19:22.053Z
  • Mr Tex solved 2023-05-03T02:26:28.842Z
  • SeamusOL solved 2023-05-03T11:56:47.214Z
  • DavyGravy solved 2023-05-03T12:00:16.297Z
  • Snood solved 2023-05-03T14:11:50.402Z
  • Steve M solved 2023-05-03T14:32:37.809Z
  • rayyandroid solved 2023-05-03T16:20:23.830Z
  • david solved 2023-05-03T16:42:32.563Z
  • Johnny Luau solved 2023-05-03T17:27:34.370Z
  • ReB solved 2023-05-03T17:35:12.249Z
  • DCBilly solved 2023-05-03T17:48:01.572Z
  • JHSeeman solved 2023-05-03T19:35:54.213Z
  • SJMcK solved 2023-05-03T20:23:09.633Z
  • heidi solved 2023-05-03T20:27:12.404Z
  • KayW solved 2023-05-04T00:58:55.405Z
  • AaronT solved 2023-05-04T03:08:39.011Z
  • Berto solved 2023-05-04T11:19:46.828Z
  • SJ solved 2023-05-04T14:13:13.864Z
  • Cate C solved 2023-05-04T14:18:07.580Z
  • Jerry Miccolis solved 2023-05-04T14:46:06.504Z
  • frostyjhammer solved 2023-05-04T15:04:53.292Z
  • Richard solved 2023-05-04T15:50:11.693Z
  • Jaclyn solved 2023-05-04T16:24:02.462Z
  • Sanne solved 2023-05-04T18:14:33.298Z
  • sarahlou28 solved 2023-05-04T22:22:23.957Z
  • Julie bookworm solved 2023-05-05T01:19:52.177Z
  • ellequin solved 2023-05-05T02:41:51.746Z
  • edestlin solved 2023-05-05T10:45:14.252Z
  • DIS solved 2023-05-05T17:22:16.765Z
  • PuzNewbie solved 2023-05-05T19:06:36.095Z
  • Darrell solved 2023-05-05T21:04:08.335Z
  • hoover solved 2023-05-06T00:34:16.646Z
  • BarbaraK solved 2023-05-06T01:47:48.343Z
  • Trent Huber solved 2023-05-06T02:50:14.412Z
  • Prog solved 2023-05-06T18:32:59.542Z
  • Eric Porter solved 2023-05-06T18:59:58.782Z
  • kamashdad solved 2023-05-07T14:08:54.671Z
  • ZacharyKZH solved 2023-05-07T23:24:42.113Z
  • JR solved 2023-05-08T20:41:23.372Z
  • sledge solved 2023-05-12T00:29:04.195Z
  • clev solved 2023-05-15T06:32:21.005Z
  • Tane solved 2023-05-26T03:35:39.440Z
  • Philip Chow solved 2023-08-20T01:19:45.338Z
  • luposlipophobe solved 2023-08-24T04:27:04.528Z

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  • Meg 3s · 2023-05-01T13:11:54.576Z
    Fun! Thanks, Capn Rick!
    • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T16:12:37.799Z
      Thanks, Meg.
    • Schmeel 🤓17:38 · 2023-05-01T13:04:02.387Z
      Good one - a lot to figure out in this puzzle. Thanks!
      • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T16:13:44.236Z
        Thanks, Schmeel. Did you also find the Easter eggs at 8D and 42D?
      • ajk 🤓10:36 · 2023-05-01T13:39:44.863Z
        Fun one, thanks. Initially thought all of the group names would come into play, but (a) not a lot of vowels there, and (b) some of them seem ambiguous. Then I remembered the clue at 31D. :)
        • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T16:12:00.732Z
          Thanks, ajk. In my earlier versions I didn't have 31D in the grid, and solvers had trouble finding the mechanism. It fit perfectly with the 'E' in 28A and also provided the first 'R' in MURDER.
        • dannyvee 🤓20:33 · 2023-05-01T14:15:03.835Z
          Loved the twist at the end! Bravo, Capn!
          • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T16:14:07.916Z
            Thanks for solving, Danny!
          • Tyrpmom 4s · 2023-05-01T14:19:28.165Z
            Baby bear meta.
            • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T16:14:42.447Z
              Aw, thanks, "mom". :)
            • Cindy Heisler 2s · 2023-05-01T14:25:20.077Z
              I had the "One Under" from the start, but it took me a bit to catch on to the E part of it. Very clever, Cap'n Rick. A great way to start my week. Thanks!
              • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T16:15:32.822Z
                Thanks, Cindy. I'm planning to use "One under" in one of my nudges.
              • Hector 🤓7:57 · 2023-05-01T15:06:40.202Z
                What a great meta!
                • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T16:15:48.837Z
                  Thanks, Hector. Glad you enjoyed it!
                • Darth 🤓9:05 · 2023-05-01T15:57:43.382Z
                  Started with the groups and learned a lot about birds this morning. Thanks, Cap'n.
                  • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T18:47:48.855Z
                    Thanks, Darth. That was a common progression for the test solvers as well.
                  • lbray53 2s · 2023-05-01T16:37:28.707Z
                    I also got caught up in the six unique group names for a bit. 41A headed me in the right direction but not too specifically. For some reason my brain switched to “keep your eye on the birdie” but CRANE did not work. I finally alit on the right letters.
                    • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T18:48:35.986Z
                      Thanks for solving, lbray53.
                    • Carolyn 2s · 2023-05-01T18:43:45.863Z
                      Another "bird nerd" here. Loved it!
                      • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T18:57:01.529Z
                        Have you had any good sightings in your area this spring, Carolyn? We had a female rufous-sided towhee in the backyard the other day.
                        • Carolyn 2s · 2023-05-02T00:15:45.429Z
                          Oh my, where to start! We have both California Towhees and Spotted Towhees in our yard, along with many others. My best birds today were Osprey, Brown Pelicans, and Elegant Terns hunting at Batiquitos Lagoon (Carlsbad, CA).
                          • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-02T03:28:47.029Z
                            Awesome! Great birds in a great location. Our Ospreys have returned as well (Boston, MA).
                            • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-02T16:34:53.450Z
                              Just saw my first ruby-throated hummingbird at my feeder today.
                        • Laura M 🤓9:12 · 2023-05-01T19:08:40.780Z
                          Nice! I pretty much backsolved, realizing that I could get the letters for "murder" from the entries under the birds, and only had the "bird-E" realization after that :-)
                          • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T20:52:45.043Z
                            A solve is a solve, Laura. Thank you.
                          • JM 🤓14:51 · 2023-05-01T18:55:09.297Z
                            My submission was CAWrect! Can’t wait for the nest one.
                            • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T20:53:44.399Z
                              Very "corny", JM. Very corny. :)
                            • I K Snamhcok 1s · 2023-05-01T19:20:22.128Z
                              Got it! With some help. Nice! Thanks, Cap’n!
                              • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T20:54:11.479Z
                                We all need a little help sometime, Chris. Glad you solved!
                              • MatthewL 🤓7:37 · 2023-05-01T18:55:42.649Z
                                What a great meta! Poked and prodded at it for a while, and then the clue at 31D finally clicked. Very fun. Thanks Capn Rick!
                                • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T20:55:28.669Z
                                  Thanks, Matthew. Yeah, I realized I needed some way to help solvers focus on those bird "E's".
                                • Ergcat 16:06 · 2023-05-01T20:27:30.479Z
                                  Good one! A murder of crows is my favorite! Thank you, Cap’n!
                                  • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T23:02:44.261Z
                                    Your first instincts were correct, Elaine.
                                  • whimsy 🤓9:54 · 2023-05-01T20:58:24.414Z
                                    Had to resort to test solving notes to refresh the old memory, but have now once again arrived at the answer to the Cap'n's puzzle along with the rest of you buoys and gulls.
                                    • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T23:04:40.927Z
                                      Yes, Claudia, this one goes way back and has undergone several changes. Thanks again for your help with pretesting.
                                    • rjy 4s · 2023-05-01T21:11:46.218Z
                                      So I had TAOIST (instead of TAOISM) crossing with LETME (instead of LEMME), giving me TURDER. Not sure why that's not the right answer.
                                      Anytime I park my car outside, it's targeted by those &%$#@*& turders!
                                      • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-01T21:58:54.411Z
                                        Ha! I see what you mean there, rjy. I have the same problem with my boat in the driveway (fortunately I'll be launching soon!). It's a good thing I clued it as a "philosophy" and not a "follower".
                                      • Bbaack 18:03 · 2023-05-01T23:49:05.252Z
                                        That was clever and fun, thanks!
                                        • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-02T00:37:53.960Z
                                          Glad you liked it, Bbaack.
                                        • HeadinHome 🤓3:59 · 2023-05-02T01:35:12.135Z
                                          Wow that took a while to catch on! I totally missed the golf “one under” meaning… even though I’m a big golfer!). Instead, I read BIRDIE as “bird E” (rather than one under) — since each one had an E in it. Then, since I was sure DESCENT was key (because it’s smack in the middle, and about birds), I finally I tried going down from the E in each. Seeing MURDER emerge was exciting. I think I remember seeing that word/meaning in a puzzle pretty recently? Good challenge!
                                          • rjy 4s · 2023-05-02T02:12:17.248Z
                                            totally missed that too - wow! this had layers of creativity!
                                            • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-02T03:14:44.778Z
                                              Thanks, Wendy. I'm planning to use "one under" meaning of "birdie" in a nudge on Wed.
                                            • michaelm 🤓3:59 · 2023-05-02T03:07:26.961Z
                                              Had combo experience of rjy and HeadinHome. Definitely keyed off DESCENT but EREADER was also helpful. Never thought about meaning of golf in the title until reading comments here. Worth an Eagle anyway - great job Cap’n! Thanks!
                                              • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-02T11:47:13.724Z
                                                Thanks, Mike. Glad you enjoyed it.
                                              • woozy 🤓12:12 · 2023-05-02T05:51:08.992Z
                                                Wow. Getting it certainly makes you feel clever but... boy, you have to think is he really doing that?
                                                • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-02T11:45:27.817Z
                                                  Hmm. I wonder...
                                                • DrTom 3s · 2023-05-02T14:12:48.959Z
                                                  The title just hit me, the Bird E- brilliant! I did not get the aid from E reader I was supposed to until I ran out of other options. I saw the E finally in all the bird names but then tried to use it many different ways. Then I surmised if EREADER went down the E might too. I got MUR and knew where you were going.
                                                  • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-02T16:33:05.727Z
                                                    Welcome to the bird club, DrTom! Glad you figured it out.
                                                  • DrTom 3s · 2023-05-02T14:04:47.581Z
                                                    Well THAT was interesting! Nice puzzle Cap, it went from “this is gonna be a snap” to “Curse you Cap’n” to “Oh my God, That’s it”
                                                    • jim32809 🤓7:33 · 2023-05-02T16:52:23.525Z
                                                      I’ll admit I didn’t get the trick at all. I just started trying all the common birds I could think of and after about a dozen tries I got the right one. 🤷🏼‍♂️
                                                      • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-02T18:56:19.550Z
                                                        Well, a solve is a solve, Jim. Thanks.
                                                      • Snood 🤓2:21 · 2023-05-03T14:21:47.101Z
                                                        Extremely clever and fun as per usual! Thank you. I saw the bird synonyms and learned what a descent was so went to the sedge, gaggle thing, then the Bird -E and one under for Murder >> CROW. Before I solved I was so proud of the new word I learned so yesterday I quizzed my mountain bike friends if they knew what a group of woodpeckers is called? A bevy of complete strangers walking by overheard and joined our herd for the discussion. None knew the answer but all were quick to let me knew what they did know: Murder of crows and what different local woodpeckers looked like! Very funny slice of human nature while enjoying nature!
                                                        • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-03T16:48:46.710Z
                                                          Great story, Snood. Glad you solved the "murder" mystery!
                                                        • ReB 3s · 2023-05-03T17:41:02.709Z
                                                          Was on the right track all along (looking to spell out a group name and looking below the six themers), but needed the final nudge to complete the missing link as to where to look. Well constructed
                                                          • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-03T18:34:29.931Z
                                                            Thanks for solving, ReB.
                                                          • KayW 🤓10:27 · 2023-05-04T01:00:29.677Z
                                                            Nudged off the board. WOW!!! What a clever puzzle. This one is really a feather in your cap. Thanks Rick!
                                                            • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-04T03:50:54.457Z
                                                              Thanks, Kay. Glad you enjoyed it.
                                                            • PuzNewbie 23:12 · 2023-05-05T19:10:10.366Z
                                                              Fun meta! Liked your slightly cryptic nudges - def needed some of them! :)
                                                              • Capn Rick constructor · 2023-05-05T22:32:15.842Z
                                                                Thanks for solving, PuzNewbie.
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                                                              Horizontales
                                                              1. 1A
                                                                Stellar
                                                              2. 7A
                                                                Physicians' org.
                                                              3. 10A
                                                                High hairstyle
                                                              4. 14A
                                                                Complain
                                                              5. 15A
                                                                Sailor
                                                              6. 16A
                                                                Greenish blue
                                                              7. 17A
                                                                Eastern philosophy
                                                              8. 18A
                                                                Recede
                                                              9. 19A
                                                                Big brass
                                                              10. 20A
                                                                Jules Verne captain
                                                              11. 22A
                                                                Rescue
                                                              12. 24A
                                                                Retail VIP
                                                              13. 28A
                                                                Construction site sight
                                                              14. 32A
                                                                Humdingers
                                                              15. 33A
                                                                World Cup cheer
                                                              16. 34A
                                                                Pave again
                                                              17. 35A
                                                                "Everything's ready to go!"
                                                              18. 37A
                                                                SASE, e.g.
                                                              19. 39A
                                                                Agatha Christie's title
                                                              20. 40A
                                                                Head of England?
                                                              21. 41A
                                                                Curious term for a group of woodpeckers
                                                              22. 44A
                                                                Afternoon social
                                                              23. 45A
                                                                Worldwide: Abbr.
                                                              24. 47A
                                                                Big Apple paper, initially
                                                              25. 48A
                                                                Blockhead
                                                              26. 50A
                                                                "Hello," in Mandarin
                                                              27. 52A
                                                                Bottom line
                                                              28. 54A
                                                                Legendary frontiersman
                                                              29. 55A
                                                                Stimulate
                                                              30. 56A
                                                                Sneaker de-stinker
                                                              31. 58A
                                                                Arabian gulf
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                                                                Caution
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                                                                NASA beverage
                                                              34. 64A
                                                                Part of CBS
                                                              35. 66A
                                                                Tijuana time-out
                                                              36. 70A
                                                                St. Paul's Cathedral architect
                                                              37. 71A
                                                                French friend
                                                              38. 72A
                                                                Flop
                                                              39. 73A
                                                                On the briny
                                                              40. 74A
                                                                Battleship letters
                                                              41. 75A
                                                                Guarantee
                                                              Verticales
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                                                                FBI employee
                                                              2. 2D
                                                                Madrid Mrs.
                                                              3. 3D
                                                                Also
                                                              4. 4D
                                                                Banes
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                                                                Evaluated
                                                              6. 6D
                                                                "I wanna do it!"
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                                                                Period
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                                                                Black Friday sale, often
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                                                                "Dancing Queen" band
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                                                                Spoken
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                                                                Little bit of French?
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                                                                Smidgen
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                                                                Suffix with pay
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                                                                Kitchen gadget brand
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                                                                TiVo ancestor
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                                                                Befouling
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                                                                Actor Banderas
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                                                                Country surrounded by South Africa
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                                                                Voted in
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                                                                Briskly, to equestrians
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                                                                "Give me an example!"
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                                                                Device you may use to learn more about this common bird
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                                                                Where to see Hamilton
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                                                                Anderson Cooper's channel
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                                                                Boast and brag, e.g.
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                                                                Captain Kirk's middle name
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                                                                Layered pasta dish
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                                                                Bellyachers
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                                                                British ref. work
                                                              30. 53D
                                                                Haul
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                                                                Many a reggae musician
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                                                                Jacob's twin
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                                                                Bygone airline
                                                              34. 62D
                                                                "___ gratia artis" (MGM motto)
                                                              35. 63D
                                                                Formerly named
                                                              36. 65D
                                                                Family nickname
                                                              37. 67D
                                                                Merchandise ID
                                                              38. 68D
                                                                Three times, in prescriptions
                                                              39. 69D
                                                                "Yes, Captain!"
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