USA Today Crossword

April 18, 2024

Sam Brody

 

The three phrases below have something in common that is hinted at by the fourth clue. Can you determine what it is?

1. FIRM HANDSHAKE

2. FORMAL ATTIRE

3. FISHING LURE

4. They're loud.

Answer:

 

FIRECRACKERS  - - - Each phrase "cracks" the word FIRE:

 

1. FIRm handshakE

2. Formal attIRE

3. FIshing luRE