NY Times Crossword

February 3, 2022

Adam Wagner

 

Below are the clues and answers to this very clever puzzle. Can you figure out how the answers make sense with their clues?

 

1. Warm coals - Down jackets

2. Key lime - Moment of truth

3. Goal keepers' kin - Shepherds 

4. One who makes bail, perhaps - Angler

5. Where a sleeping bag may be found - Teacup

6. One for whom libel is a major issue - Dalai Lama

 

HINTS:

Proofreader's reminder

 

Answer:

 

The "l" in each clue should be crossed - to make it a "t" for the clues to make sense with their answers:

 

1. Warm coats - Down jackets

2. Key time - Moment of truth

3. Goat keepers' kin - Shephers

4. One who makes bait, perhaps - Angler

5. Where a steeping bag may be found - Teacup

6. One for whom Tibet is a major issue - Dalai Lama

(HINT: - Cross your T's)