NY Times Crossword
February 19, 2012
James F.C. Burns

Hidden in each phrase below are related words. Can you spot them?

1. A HUG AND A KISS
2. FAIR AND SQUARE
3. CATCH IN A LIE
4. INFORMAL TALKS
5. AS PER USUAL
6. TAKES PAINS
7. GARDEN MARKET
8. SUNKEN YACHT

HINT:
Puzzle title: CORE O' NATIONS

Answers:

Each phrase conceals the name of a country:

1. UGANDA
2. IRAN
3. CHINA
4. MALTA
5. PERU
6. SPAIN
7. DENMARK
8. KENYA