Solving Approach
Words in this cipher average roughly 5.7 letters apiece. With fewer short words to lean on, watch for repeated letter pairs and common endings like "-ING" or "-TION." Rated hard, this puzzle rewards careful cross-checking between words rather than quick guesses.
About John W. Gardner
John W. Gardner was an influential American educator and civic leader who served as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President Lyndon B. Johnson. He founded Common Cause, a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to government reform and citizen engagement. Gardner became renowned for his eloquent writings on excellence, personal renewal, and civic responsibility, famously arguing that "the most important thing any of us can do is to improve ourselves."
Did you know? Gardner founded Common Cause in 1970, a nonpartisan citizens lobbying organization dedicated to government accountability and reform.