NY Times Crossword

August 29, 2024

Simeon Seigel 

Four related words can fill the blanks in the clues below to make common phrases. What are the words and phrases?

 

1. MI _______ IRD

2. HOLD _______OPE

3. IK _______ORE

4. WHERE DO _______ AND?

 

Answers: 

 

1. miNOR THird*

2. holdS OUT Hope

3. ikEA STore

4. where do WE STand? 

 

*Minor third is a musical term.