The clues below can be answered according to a certain pattern. Can you determine what it is?

A.  22 Across:    +43
B.  32 Across:    -32
C.  48 Across:    -3
D.  65 Across:    -41
E.  86 Across:    -31
F.  101 Across:  -94 /-90
G.  113 Across:  -100
H.  31 Down:     +29/+44/+69, etc.
I.  39 Down:     -29

HINT:
The words "Across" and "Down" are not important.

(Possible) Answers:

A. Retirement age  (22 + 43 = 65)
B. Freezing point of water  (0)
C. Year WWII ended  (45)
D. Hours in a day  (24)
E. Speed limit  (55) 
F. Seven Eleven  (7/11)
G. Unlucky number  (13)
H. Watts in a light bulb (60/75/100, etc)
I. Perfect score  (10) 

Credit: NY Times Crossword
Jim Page
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