This metapuzzle uses the 9 answers from the original carnival, and is related to the puzzle Entanglement.
We want to fill in the blanks with each of the answers such that we can find one word or phrase that starts with M. There are a few hints for this:
- The only difference between the two puzzles is the title, which start with M and E.
- Matt and Emma also start with M and E.
- The instructions ask us to trust our “initial” instincts.
- The instructions ask us to name “one”, suggesting that we need a criteria to narrow down the list to one item.
- “mystical effect” also starts with M and E.
We can find exactly one word or phrase starting with the right letter. The number of seconds is an index into the answer. For the first one, we take all of the letters. Reading down the page, the answer is MATTCHBOX CAR.
| Name one... | Answer | Extracted Letter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| YOUR NAME (take all your time) | MATT | MATT |
| BLACKADDER'S CHRISTMAS CAROL character (first name) (6 seconds) | MILLICENT | C |
| ENTER THE GUNGEON tall cylindrical enemy (8 seconds) | MUTANT SHOTGUN KIN | H |
| FOUR DIALOGUES instrument (6 seconds) | MARIMBA | B |
| CIVILIZATION (Middle Eastern) (4 seconds) | MESOPOTAMIA | O |
| WILLIAMSBURG diner worker (3 seconds) | MAX | X |
| GREAT LAKES member (3 seconds) | MICHIGAN | C |
| SLIM SHADY is also known as (2 seconds) | MARSHALL MATHERS | A |
| BORN THIS WAY song (3 seconds) | MARRY THE NIGHT | R |