The article discusses changes to the achievement levels of the Word Wheel puzzle, expanding the rankings from three to five categories. Readers express mixed reactions, with one noting the increased standards and another suggesting the beginner level criteria may be too lenient. Other letters share opinions on American expressions and cultural observations. The overall tone reflects humorous self-awareness of the shifting rankings, while critiquing the perceived simplicity of the lowest level. The correspondence showcases various perspectives on puzzle difficulty and linguistic nuances.
I note that you have changed the achievement levels of your Word Wheel puzzle in the print edition, expanding from three to five.
I appreciate the promotion from excellence to genius that this implies, but tend to the opinion that you have overestimated my abilities.
If you can't make more than one word from nine letters, you are not a beginner at Word Wheel, but at basic literacy.
I thought Simon Elmes' criticism of unwanted Americanisms was just awesome.
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