NY Times Crossword
April 13. 2016
Tony Orbach (adapted)

What do the following names and phrases have in common?

1. TELEVISION CREW
2. MOUNTAIN DEW
3. VANITY FAIR
4. MAGAZINE RACK

HINT:
It has to do with the second word in each clue.

Answer:

With adjustments for spelling, the second word of each clue becomes a new word with the addition of ET:

1. Television CRUET
2. Mountain DUET
3. Vanity FERRET
4. Magazine RACQUET