Games World of Puzzles

THE WORLD’S MOST ORNERY CROSSWORD

GRID EXPECTATIONS

The crossword on this and the next two pages has two independent sets of clues: “Hard” and “Easy.” First, fold this page back on the dashed line so the clues below face the solving grid on page 69. If you use only the Hard Clues (appearing below and continuing under the grid), you’ll find the puzzle uncommonly challenging. If you want help, or prefer a less severe challenge, open to the Easy Clues (tucked in beneath your fold on page 68).

HARD CLUES

ACROSS

1 Casual wear

8 Down with

13 Thresher’s tool

18 By surprise

23 Kind of harp

DuPont creation

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