Solving Approach
At this length, the average word here runs about 4.0 letters. With plenty of short words in the mix, start by isolating any single-letter or two-letter groups — those are almost always "A," "I," "TO," "OF," or "IS." Rated medium, this one asks for a bit more pattern recognition than a warm-up puzzle, but nothing that requires guesswork.
About Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce was an American writer and satirist famous for his biting wit and cynical worldview expressed through his masterpiece, The Devil's Dictionary, a collection of sardonic definitions that mocked human folly and hypocrisy. Known for his caustic journalism and short stories exploring the grotesque and supernatural, Bierce became a prominent figure in American literature during the late 1800s. His mysterious disappearance in Mexico around 1913 added to his legendary status among writers and readers alike.
Did you know? Ambrose Bierce was an American Civil War veteran who served as a Union soldier and used his battlefield experiences to inspire his dark and gritty short stories.