BREAD UPON THE WATERS
LA Times Crossword
May 8, 2015
Jeffrey Wechsler

This puzzle has two parts. First, identify the bread suggested by the clues. Then, try to think of a common expression beginning with the name of the bread as suggested by the hints. Wordplay is fair play.

1. Jewish bread
2. Greek bread
3. (East) Indian bread
4. Deli bread

HINTS:
1. Special day merriment
2. Sergei Prokofiev work
3. Baker of only one type of bread
4. Some people have it

Answers:

Breads:

1. Challah
2. Pita
3. Naan
4. Rye

(Possible) Expressions:

1. Challaday cheer  (Holiday)
2. Pita and the Wolf  (Peter)
3. Naan-conformist  (Non)
4. Rye sense of humor  (Wry)