LA Times Crossword
August 15, 2018
Roger and Kathy Wienburg

The first three clues below conceal the letters of a certain word, in a certain order.  The fact that they follow a certain order reveals the theme of the puzzle - as suggested by the fourth clue. The answer to the fourth clue spells the word with the letters in the final, correct order.

1. WIRE TRANSFER
2. PROPER ETIQUETTE
3. YETI ROBOT WORKSHOP
4. Suggested regular vehicle maintenance procedure

Answers:

1. wIRE Transfer
2. propeR ETIquette
3. yETI Robot workshop
4. TIRE rotation