NY Times Crossword
March 14, 2012
Dave Sarpola

The first words in each of the first six clue answers below have something in common, as revealed by the seventh clue. What are the answers, and what do they have in common.

1. Like some sloths
2. Bookie's concern
3. Theatrical portrayals of famous people, often
4. 1863 speech opener
5. Like an amoeba
6. Poker game
7. MID-MARCH CELEBRATION

HINT:
Notice the date of this puzzle.

Answers:

1. Three-toed
2. Point spread
3. One-man (woman) shows
4. "Four score"
5. One-celled
6. Five card draw
7. PI DAY

The first words of the answers spell out the first five digits of Pi:

Three point one four one five (3.1415)