The term MEAN SORT can be broken down into two crossword solutions, GRINCH and OGRE. The GRINCH is a fictional character created by Dr. Seuss in his 1957 children's book 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'. The Grinch is a green, furry creature who lives on a mountain overlooking the town of Whoville. He is known for his misanthropic attitude and his attempts to ruin Christmas for the citizens of Whoville. An OGRE is a large, monstrous creature from European folklore. Ogres are typically depicted as large, ugly, and brutish creatures with a taste for human flesh. They are often used as antagonists in fairy tales and other stories.