Solving Approach
This one works out to about 5.0 letters per word on average. This puzzle leans toward longer words — apostrophes and doubled letters will likely crack it open faster than word length alone. Rated medium, this one asks for a bit more pattern recognition than a warm-up puzzle, but nothing that requires guesswork.
About Bernard M. Baruch
Bernard M. Baruch was an American financier and political advisor who became famous for his shrewd investment strategies and influence on U.S. economic policy during the twentieth century. He served as an economic advisor to multiple presidents and popularized the term "Cold War" to describe post-WWII tensions. Baruch was known for his memorable quote: "If a speculator is right half the time, he is hitting a good average. Even being right only 20% of the time can be very profitable." His wisdom on finance and politics made him one of the most respected voices of his era.
Did you know? Baruch became famous for conducting informal meetings with politicians and dignitaries on park benches in Lafayette Square near the White House, earning him the nickname 'The Park Bench Statesman.'