WORDS HILLBILLY-STYLE

NY Times Crossword
December 26, 1999
Greg Staples

[Note from JA: The purpose of language is to communicate. The fact that this puzzle was published in the NY Times is evidence that no disrespect or ridicule is intended here. Like any other dialect, it enriches our language and is a wonderful source of wordplay.]

Fill in the blanks with one of the words listed in the choices below.

1. "Ah like to ________ with diffr'nt huntin' spots."
2. "Don't let the man stand outside,  ________!"
3. "________ is gettin' a bit tight on mah finger."
4. "________tard of this bad weather."
5. "Let's help preserve our natur'l ________."
6. "The waitress will be here soon. I ________."
7. "I'm gonna use mah new ________ to cut the grass."
8. "________up, why dontcha grab me a beer?"
9. "________drink Pepsi, but ah'll have a Coke few don't mind."
10. "Ma momma's from Virginny, and ma daddy's from ________."

CHOICES:

Paramour   Race horses    Meringue    Merlin     Cauterize
Sensuous   Armageddon   Spearmint   Vitamin   Anomaly

Answers:

1. Spearmint           (experiment)
2. Vitamin               (invite him in)
3. Meringue            (My ring) 
4. Armageddon      (I'm getting)
5. Race horses        (resources)
6. Cauterize            (caught her eyes)
7. Paramour           (power mower)
8. Sensuous            (Since you is)
9. Anomaly             (I normally)
10. Merlin               (Maryland)