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LA Times Crossword
January 5, 2020
David Kwong

The following three-word names and phrases share a common - though very obscure - property. Can you spot it? The puzzle title is a hint.

1. NEW DELHI, INDIA
2. OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN
3. PARDON THE INTERRUPTION
4. EARNED RUN AVERAGE
5. ALBANY, NEW YORK
6. EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

Answer:

Within each clue, in consecutive order, are the three initial letters of the clue:

1. new delhi, iNDIa 
2. olivia newtON John
3. pardon the interruPTIon
4. earned run avERAge
5. albANY, new york
6. empire strikES Back