THE SPIRAL

This puzzle turns in two directions. The spiral’s Inward clues yield a sequence of words to be entered counterclockwise in the spaces from 1 to 100. The Outward clues yield a different set of words to be entered clockwise from 100 to 1. Keep track of which way you’re going, and have many happy returns. ANSWER, PAGE 71 INWARD 1-7 Mafia member: 2 wds. 8-13 Potato variety 14-18 Humiliate 19-23 The Wrestler actress Marisa 24-29 Purveyor of food staples 30-34 Russian country cottage 35-40 Scamp 41-45 ___-France (region including Paris): Hyph. 46-50 Largest and first-discovered asteroid 51-57 Hoppy pub offering: 2 wds. 58-63 Internet subdivision 64-69 Offshore drilling platform: 2 wds. 70-75 Reach, as a goal 76-81 Motley 82-86 Sky blue 87-91 Full court ___ 92-96 Mountains where llamas are seen 97-100 Skin woe OUTWARD 100-94 Thoroughly wrapped 93-88 Former Egyptian president 87-84 Machu Picchu’s location 83-79 Big name in restaurant guides 78-74 Bouquet ___ (herb…