CLOTHES CALL
NY Times Crossword
August 24, 1997
Michael S. Maurer

If a dancer's apparel is a little soft shoe, what item of clothing might be associated with the following occupations? As a solving aid, I have indicated if the apparel is specific to (M)ale or (F)emale

1. Preacher's apparel?
2. Psychiatrist's apparel? (F)
3. Miner's apparel? (F)
4. 6am-2pm factory worker's apparel? (F)
5. Projectionist's apparel?
6. Entomologist's apparel?
7. Attorney's apparel?
8. Train engineer's apparel? (M)
9. Certain referee's accessory apparel?
10. Mechanic's accessory apparel?

Answers:

1. Bible belt
2. Freudian slip
3. Claim jumper
4. Early shift
5. Movie shorts
6. Yellow jacket
7. Law suit
8. Railroad tie
9. Boxing ring
10. Auto muffler