WORKING PARADOXES
NY Times Crossword
July 16, 2000
David J. Kahn

Each clue below suggests an oxymoron - or working paradox. For example, a hard-working coal miner might WITHDRAW DEPOSITS.

1. A fact-finding civil court judge might .................
2. An improvising jazz musician might ...................
3. A helpful clerk in a bridal shop might .................
4. A bottom-line oriented executive might ..............
5. A diligent police detective might .........................
6. A lawyer for a wrongly-convicted prisoner might .............

Answers:

1. Fix damages
2. Disregard notes
3. Display veils
4. Increase cuts
5. Follow leads
6. Obtain release