THE WORLD’S MOST ORNERY CROSSWORD
MIDDLE MANAGEMENT
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 Erudite individuals
8 Makes a bundle
14 Where’s ___? (1970 comedy)
19 Legal introduction?
23 You or me
24 Jazz guitarist Johnson
25 Top squad
26 The Pet Shop Boys’ “To Speak Is ___”
27 City near Rome
Utterly senseless
