Solving Approach
This one works out to about 5.5 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 Oscar Levant
Oscar Levant was an American pianist, composer, author, and wit known for his brilliant but caustic humor and sharp observations about Hollywood and human nature. A virtuoso musician who performed classical concertos and composed film scores, he became equally famous for his devastating one-liners and candid autobiography. Levant's sardonic personality made him a memorable radio and television personality, though his barbed remarks often got him into controversy. His legacy rests on both his genuine musical talent and his reputation as one of America's sharpest and most acerbic entertainers.
Did you know? He appeared in several Hollywood films, including the classic musical 'An American in Paris' alongside Gene Kelly in 1951.