Block that metaphor!

by Phelps Gates

         
       
         
       
     
         
     
         
       
         
         

A.   in a flagrantly bad way

B.   popular browser

C.   manoeuvering around and behind

D.   reserve funds (2 wds)

E.   he said "Never use a metaphor which you are used
to seeing in print."

F.   reflect

G.   uprising

H.   ancient kingdom of western Scotland

I.   Tillie, in a comic strip (1921-59)

J.   eccentric behavior

K.   bureaucratic jargon

L.   Volkswagen model

M.   one of the 7 deadly sins

N.   condemns

O.   authors of a guide to style (3 wds)

P.   rather achromatic

Q.   showy

R.   groove in wood that facilitates a joint

S.   total self-absorbtion

T.   clowning

U.   neighborhood in London, New York, or Hong Kong

V.   lofty

W.   stupid person

X.   crowd

Y.   flourish, decoration

Z.   something that usually starts "Hello" (2 wds)

AA.   brand of artificial leather

AB.   talk in an excited, outgoing manner