NY Times Crossword
November 19, 2002
Alan Arbesfeld (#1-4)

The answers to the clues below will have something in common.

1. Shrill
2. Arduous
3. Extremely sad
4. Heavy-handed persuasion
5. Astonishing to behold
6. Upsetting to the point of nausea
7. Severe reprimand
8. Very scary or shocking
9. Rhythmic
10. Arrogant boasting

Answers:

1. Ear piercing
2. Back breaking
3. Heart rending
4. Arm twisting
5. Eye popping
6. Stomach turning
7. Tongue lashing
8. Hair raising 
9. Toe tapping 
10. Chest thumping