NY Times Crossword
February 22, 2007
Mike Nothnagel (#1-3)

What do the following words have in common?

1. MISSION
2. VERSE
3. DRESS
4. MIRE
5. VICE

Answer:

Each word can be changed into a new one by preceding it with the letters AD:

1. ADMISSION
2. ADVERSE
3. ADDRESS
4. ADMIRE
5. ADVICE