NY Times Crossword
June 8, 2006
Joe DiPietro

What do the following phrases have in common?

1. BADGE REEL
2. SEA LADDER
3. RABBI TAPE
4. CAR POTTER
5. TAP I REGRET

Answer:

Each phrase can be broken up to form the names of two animals:

1. BADGER EEL
2. SEAL ADDER
3. RABBIT APE
4. CARP OTTER
5. TAPIR EGRET