TWO, PLEASE
NY Times Crossword
March 20, 2005
Patrick Berry

Each clue word or phrase below can be followed by two words, both of which form a common phrase with the clue word or phrase. In addition, though, both answer words must form a common phrase with each other when "and"  is placed between them. For example, given the clue

DRAWING ____________ ,

the answer words could be ROOM and BOARD. Drawing room and drawing board are common phrases. ROOM and BOARD is a common phrase that uses both the answer words.

1. WHITE _____________
2. LOST ______________
3. HARD _____________
4. FROM _____________
5. RELIGIOUS ________
6. ROLLER ___________
7. ________________ ON
8. ____________ IT OUT
9. __________ CAPSULE

Answers:

1. BREAD and WATER
2. HEART and SOUL
3. ROCK and ROLL
4. HERE and NOW
5. LAW and ORDER
6. BALL and CHAIN
7. SHORT and SWEET
8. WAIT and SEE
9. TIME and SPACE