LA Times Crossword

October 27, 2022 

Michael Lieberman

The four clues below have something in common that is hinted at by the fifth clue. Can you determine what it is?

1. IN THE BAG

2. SWAP PLACES

3. LATE SLEEPERS

4. THE END IS NEAR

5. Matters left to settle

HINT: 

Partial names:

 

Answer to Clue 5:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

Answers to Clues 1-4: 

Each clue contains the name of a business - but short by one letter:

1. in thE BAb - EBAY

2. swAP PLaces - APPLE

3. laTE SLeepers - TESLA

4. the enD IS NEar - DISNEY