LA Times Crossword

November 3, 2020

Debbie Ellerin

 

The answer to each clue conceals the same word - with the letters in correct left-to-right order, but not  consecutive. What's the word and what is the apt title of this puzzle?

1. Phrase meaning roughly, as in an estimate

2. Place sheltered from reality, often academic

3. Like non-prescription medicine 

4. Debater for the opposition, at times

HINT:

The date of the puzzle is important.

 

Answer:

 

1. GIVE OR TAKE

2. IVORY TOWER

3. OVER THE COUNTER

4. DEVIL'S ADVOCATE

 

The hidden word is VOTE:

 

1. giVe Or TakE

2. iVOry TowEr

3. oVer the cOunTEr 

4. deVil's advOcaTE

 

Puzzle title: SECRET BALLOT - as hinted at by the puzzle date, Nov. 3, 2020 - Election Day