NY Times Crossword
November 22, 2012
Joel Fagliano

Clue:
Cackling cry from a mad scientist before unleashing havoc on southern California
Answer:
LADIES FIRST 
Can you see why?
LADIES FIRST can be read LA DIES FIRST

What would the answer words be for the following clues?

1. Evidence of longshoremen without deoderant?

2. Proud academic achievement of football star Esiason?

3. Why the press conference has to wait?

4. Dorm VIP having to move his king?

HINTS:
1. The sticks - as in "out in the sticks"
2. Esiason's first name is Boomer.
3. Spin doctors are getting coffee.
4. A dorm VIP is a Resident Advisor.

Answers:

1. BOONDOCKS  (BO ON DOCKS)
2. BABY BOOMER  (BA BY BOOMER)
3. PRISON BREAK  (PR IS ON BREAK)
4. RAINCHECK  (RA IN CHECK)