Harper's Puzzle answers for January, 2012 ------- ("Coined Words")

I think there are at least a few other TYWKIWDBI readers who eagerly look forward to the Harper's magazine "Puzzle" each month.  One frustration is that if you are stuck on an entry, it's a long wait before the answer comes in the next issue (though I do believe there is an online forum somewhere).

I've created another venue here for the convenience of the few who might need it.  Ask (and answer) questions in the Comments section of this post.

p.s. - the embedded grid is for the May 2011 puzzle.

Update:  The first 8 comments apply to the June puzzle; the next 12 are for the July one, then a couple for the August one

Second update:  Commenting now open for the September puzzle.

Third update:  Post queries and hints for the October "New Words" puzzle.

Fourth update:  Post queries and hints for the November acrostic-type "Taking Steps" puzzle.

Fifth update:  Post queries and hints for the December "3 Down and Counting" puzzle.  (p.s. I've stopped boosting this post to the top of the blog each month because so few people use it; those who want to share queries and answers can find this post with a quick search).

Sixth update:  Arrived today - anyone need hints?