Wall Street Journal Crossword

July 9, 2021

Mike Shenk

UNDER THE TABLE

 

The answer to each clue below contains the chemical symbol for the element mentioned in its clue. #4 - wordplay is fair play.

 

1. Bird on the reverse of many U.S. silver dollars

2. Hiders of pots of gold

3. Wrought-iron icon in Paris

4. One who might lead a company - slangily

Answers:

 

1. BALD EAGLE - Ag - silver

2. LEPRECHAUNS - Au - gold 

3. EIFFEL TOWER - Fe - iron

4. TOP BANANA - Pb - lead (heteronym)