NY Times Crossword
December 9, 2008
Carolyn W. Stewart

The answers to the following clues will have something in common.

1. Nathaniel Hawthorne novel that explores morality.
2. Biblical metaphor for a grain of faith
3. Avian symbol of flagrant, shallow arrogance
4. Traditional January event featuring sheets and linens
5. Metaphorical name for jealousy and envy
6. Traditional Christmas dessert

Answers:

1. The Scarlet Letter 
2. Mustard seed
3. Peacock
4. White sale
5. Green-eyed monster
6. Plum pudding

What the answers have in common:
 
Each answer contains the name of a suspect in CLUE.