THE OTHER HALF

Credit: NY Times Crossword - Dec. 26, 2004

Hal Turner - (Idea, example, and # 1-2)

Raggedy Ann's traditional companion is Raggedy Andy. But Andy is also one half of Amos and Andy, the celebrated comedy team of radio and early television. So, for this puzzle, Raggedy Amos - Andy's other half - answers the clue for Raggedy Ann's Companion. Try these:

1. Giant presidential retreat in Maryland

2. December 24

3. Digital rodent

4. Ancient symbol of victory

5. Making trouble

6. One skilled in many things

7. Italian sports car

8. Western US mountain chain

Answers:

1. Camp Goliath

2. Christmas Adam

3. Computer Dale

4. Hardy wreath

5. Raising Abel

6. Jill of all trades

7. Alfa Juliet

8. Bullwinkle Mountains