NY Times Crossword
June 28, 2018
Jeff Chen

The key to answering the clues below is computer-based. Can you spot the connection?

1)
TAKEC
STAGE

2)
THE
TAINER

3)
CHICK
IYAKI

4)
USS
PRISE

5)
CARP
ANTS

HINT:
The "key" to answering the clues is computer-based.

Answer:

The ENTER key moves the computer cursor to the next line. The word ENTER follows the top word or letters of each clue - dropping the rest of the answer to the next line:

1)
TAKE CENTER
STAGE

2) 
THE ENTER
TAINER

3)
CHICKEN TER
IYAKI

4)
USS ENTER
PRISE

5)
CARPENTER
ANTS