NY Times Crossword
August 18, 2011
Kevan Choset

Each word, name, or phrase below conceals a related item. Can you determine what it is?

1. CAB FARE
2. SLAM BANG
3. MAINE
4. ROOM SERVICE
5. J.D. SALINGER
6. ULAN BATOR
7. OBSCENE
8. PROM DATE
9. PETROGLYPH DESIGNS

Answer:

Each clue conceals an abbreviation of a college or professional degree:

1. caB FAre
2. slaM BAng
3. MAine
4. rooM Service
5. J.D.
6. ulan BAtor
7. oBScene
8. proM Date
9. petroglyPH Designs