NY Times Crossword 

June 21, 2022

Alex Eaton-Salners

 

The underlined letters in each word or  phrase of this clever puzzle share a quality that is hinted at in the last clue. The extended space between the two words or phrases is deliberate.

1. NOW WE'RE EVEN     USE

2. AHEAD     AMSTERDAM

3. STATUES     DAYTONA

4. SNOW GLOBE     TARRY

5. INSTANT 

 

Answer to clue 5:

SPLIT SECOND

 

Answers to clues 1-4:

 

The underlined words are divided (split) and each one of them is a "second":

 

1. VENUS - Second planet from the sun

2. ADAMS - Second U.S. President

3. TUESDAY - Second day of the work week

4. BETA - Second letter of the Greek alphabet