Universal Crossword

November 1, 2024

Aidan Deshong

 

The three clues below don't make sense until you change their answers according to a certain pattern that is hinted at by the fourth clue. Can you straighten things out? 

1. Microwave button - STAY ALERT

2. Worn out - BEATRICE

3. Aardvark's snacks - PENNANTS

4. Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, for two

Answer to Clue 4:

College dropouts

Answers to Clues 1-3:

Each answer conceals the name of a college. By dropping the college name, the answer will correspond to its clue:

 

1. Microwave button - STAY ALERT = START 

2. Worn out - BEATRICE = BEAT

3. Aardvark's snacks - PENNANTS = ANTS