LETTER BANK XLIII

 

Universal Crossword

February 14, 2023

Alex Eaton-Salners

 

Think of a three-word phrase that can mean "cold-hearted." That phrase should prompt a letter bank that can answer the three clues below:

 

1. In the nick of time

2. In direct confrontation

3. Alert

 

HINTS:

a. The puzzle title is LIKE A ROCK.

b. The three-word phrase meaning "cold-hearted"  

     is: _____ of   _____ 

c. M______ of S_____

Answer to the three-word phrase:

MADE OF STONE

 

Answers to Clues - using only the letters of STONE, repeated as necessary:

 

1. NONE TOO SOON

2. NOSE TO NOSE

3. ON ONE'S TOES