NY Times Crossword
October 9, 2019
Alan Arbesfeld
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The six phrases below are anagrams with something in common. Once you get one, the others will be easier.

1. SHOT AWNING
2. RANK BASE
3. SONICS WIN
4. REAL AWED
5. RACIAL INFO

HINT:
TEEN SENSE could be added to the list.

Answer:

The phrases are anagrams of U.S. states:

1. WASHINGTON
2. NEBRASKA
3. WISCONSIN
4. DELAWARE
5. CALIFORNIA

HINT: TENNESSEE

Puzzle title: ALTERED STATES