New Yorker Crossword

April 8, 2024

Alex Eaton-Salners

LIGHT SWITCH

The answers to the first three clues will have something in common that is hinted at by the fourth clue.

1. To be shot at/To be criticized and scrutinized

 

2. In physics and chemistry, 1/12 of a single atom of Carbon 12

3. Group of people supporting a common cause

4. Heavenly display that's visible today (April 8, 2024)

Answers:

 

1. COME MOONDER FIRE

2. ATOMIC  MASSMOONIT

3. CITIZEN MOONITED

4. Solar eclipse - - -The MOON blocks out the SUN: 

     COMES UNDER FIRE

     ATOMIC MASS UNIT

     CITIZENS UNITED