NY Times Crossword

June 22, 2022

Kate Hawkins

 

The following words and phrases have something in common that is hinted at by the last clue.

 

1. ZIPPER MERGE (two lanes of traffic becoming one)

2. SNAPDRAGON

3. PINSTRIPES

4. BUTTON MUSHROOMS

5. Accept and let go of something

 

Answer:

 

FIND CLOSURE

The starting word or syllable of each answer is something used to fasten (close) clothing.