Many crossword constructors use repeated letters to represent words - such as TTTTT, to represent TEASE or TEAS (T's), CCCCC to represent SEES, SEAS, or SEIZE (C's), and so on. The clues below are similar, but with a twist. Can you determine their meanings?

1. AAAA
2. CCCC
3. TTTT
4. EEEEEEEE

HINT:
The number of letters is important.

Answers:

1. FORAYS (4 A's)
2. FORESEES
3. FORTIES
4. EIGHTIES (8 E's)

Credit: LA Times Crossword
March 25, 2010
Jeff Chen 
FOUR OF A KIND (#1-3)