Wall Street Journal Crossword

August 29, 2024

David W. Tuffs

TWO OF A KIND

 

The answer to each clue below is a word that is made up of two things in the same category. The two things have no relation to the word or its meaning, and the letters of the two words are not in consecutive order. As a solving hint, the category is given below the clues. 

1. BLOC

2. PRESSURED

3. FORBIDDEN

4. TOILET PAPER BRAND

5. MADE A SUNDAY DELIVERY

 

HINTS:

1. Animals

2. Elements

3. U.S. Presidents

4. Body parts 

5. Colors

Answers:

 

1. COALITION - COATI + LION

2. LEANED ON - LEAD + NEON

3. FORBIDDEN - FORD + BIDEN

4. CHARMIN - CHIN + ARM

5. PREACHED - PEACH + RED