Solving Approach
This one works out to about 4.8 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 Doug Larson
Doug Larson was an American author and columnist best known for his witty observations about everyday life and human nature. His clever one-liners and humorous quotes became widely syndicated in newspapers across the country during his prolific writing career. Larson had a talent for distilling life's absurdities into memorable, quotable statements that resonated with readers seeking wisdom wrapped in humor. His work exemplified the art of the short-form essay and inspired countless anthologies of quotable humor.
Did you know? His quotes frequently appear in books of quotations and are widely shared online, making him one of the most cited American humorists.