THE WORLD’S MOST ORNERY CROSSWORD

SCREEN 4

The crossword on this and the next two pages has two independent sets of clues: “Hard” and “Easy.” First, fold this page back on the dashed line so the clues below face the solving grid on page 69. If you use only the Hard Clues (appearing below and continuing under the grid), you’ll find the puzzle uncommonly challenging. If you want help, or prefer a less severe challenge, open to the Easy Clues (tucked in beneath your fold on page 68).

HARD CLUES

ACROSS

1 Self-destructs

9 Downtown dweller

17 Monkey bread trees

24 Meat tenderizer

25 Skater’s repertoire

26 Go berserk

27 Gathered