Solving Approach
At this length, the average word here runs about 4.1 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 hard, this puzzle rewards careful cross-checking between words rather than quick guesses.
About E.E. Cummings
E.E. Cummings was an American modernist poet celebrated for his unconventional style and playful experiments with language and typography. He revolutionized poetry by fragmenting words, abandoning punctuation, and arranging lines in unexpected patterns to challenge readers' perceptions. Famous for his romantic and nature-themed works, Cummings believed in the power of individuality and authenticity, famously declaring "to be nobody-but-yourself in a world which is doing its best to make you somebody else is to fight the hardest battle any human being can fight."
Did you know? His 1922 memoir 'The Enormous Room,' based on his wartime imprisonment in France, brought him early literary recognition and established his rebellious artistic voice.