Sunday, May 17, 2026
Tip for Medium Puzzles: Look for apostrophe patterns first. X'T is almost always N'T, and X'S is usually a possessive or contraction of IS. Once you have N, T, and S confirmed, scan for common three-letter words like THE, AND, and FOR to build momentum. Full solving guide →
About the Author
Steven Wright is an American stand-up comedian and actor born in 1955, celebrated for his deadpan delivery and absurdist one-liners that blend dark humor with surreal logic. His slow, monotone voice and seemingly detached expression became his trademark, making even the most bizarre observations sound perfectly reasonable. He won an Academy Award for the live-action short film "The Appointments of Dennis Jennings" in 1989. Famous lines like "I intend to live forever — so far, so good" showcase his genius for finding comedy in contradiction and philosophical nonsense.