LA Times Crossword
December 15, 2015
C.W. Stewart (#1,2,3,5)

The first four clues below will have something in common that is revealed by the fifth clue. Can you determine what it is?

1. Madison or Jackson, for example
2. Workplace social event
3. Camper's gift from home
4. Witch and warlock magazine, perhaps
5. Deviation from a normal routine

Answers:

1. State capital
2. Office party
3. Care package
4. Wicca periodical
5. Change of pace

The word PACE is changed in clues #1-4:

1. statE CAPital
2. offiCE PArty
3. carE PACkage 
4. wicCA PEriodical