LA Times Crossword
September 19, 2017
Matthew Sewell (#1-4)

The answers to the clues below will have something in common, as revealed by the last clue.

1. Extemporaneous, as a speech
2. Laundry service option
3. Chant of the Beanstalk giant
4. Appointed White House overseer
5. Big Bad Wolf's efforts
6. It helped sustain Washington, Jefferson, and others
7. Susan B. Anthony championed it
8. Popular slogan that got James Polk elected President
9. Ratings for those unsuitable for military service

Answers:

1. OFF THE CUFF
2. FLUFF AND FOLD
3. FEE FI FO FUM
4. CHIEF OF STAFF
5. HUFF AND PUFF
6. FAITH OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS
7. THE FIGHT FOR WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE
8. FIFTY-FOUR FORTY OR FIGHT 
9. FOUR  Fs 

Note: Clue #8 has 5 Fs)