MEANWHILE BACK AT THE RANCH
Credit: LA Times Crossword
December 19, 2012
Kurt Mengel and Jan-Michele Gianette

Answer each clue with a common phrase containing a cowboy-related word, used figuratively.

1. Motivate, cowboy style
2. Control spending, cowboy style
3. Hang in there, cowboy style
4. Lay a "trip" on, cowboy style

Answers:

1. Spur into action
2. Rein in costs
3. Ride out the storm
4. Saddle with guilt