Wall Street Journal Crossword

March 28, 2023

Desiree Penner and Jeff Sinock

WRITTEN IN STONE 

The name and three phrases below each conceal a related word with the letters in correct, but not consecutive, order. Can you find the words? Can you think of another phrase that would make good title to this puzzle? Compare your answer to the phrase the constructors used in their "reveal" clue.

 

1. JAMES DEAN

2. CHORUS BOY 

3. TOLL PLAZA

4. ROSE PETAL

 

Answers:

 

1. JAmes DEan  (JADE)

2. choRUs BoY  (RUBY)

3. TOll PlAZ      (TOPAZ)

4. rOse PetAL    (OPAL)

 

Phrase used in "reveal" clue and a possible title for this puzzle:

HIDDEN GEM