LA Times Crossword

January 24, 2025

Matthew Luter

 

Below are the clues and their answers to this puzzle. The answers do not correspond to the clues, but can be made to correspond according to a certain pattern. That pattern is hinted at in the final clue. What is the two-word solution to this puzzle?

1. Evil eyes - Wicked

2. Stuffy nose - Straight-laced

3. Smart mouth - Well dressed

4. Double chin - Mirror image

5. Suffer disgrace

Answer to Clue 5:

Lose face

 

Answers to Clues 1-4:

 

Drop (lose) a face part in each clue to make the clue match the answer:

 

1. Evil eyes - Wicked

2. Stuffy nose - Straight -laced

3. Smart mouth - Well dressed 

4. Double chin - Mirror image