The answers to the clues below will have something in common.

1. Like some government documents
2. Exclusive event
3. Like some meetings
4. Non-managing part-owner
5. The Lone Ranger, for one
6. TV remote option
7. Like some law-enforcement agents
8. Cornmeal side dish

Answers:

1. Top secret
2. Private affair
3. Closed-door
4. Silent partner
5. Masked Man
6. Mute button
7. Undercover
8. Hush puppies

Credit: LA Times Crossword
Sylvia Bursztyn and Barry Tunick
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