LA Times Crossoword 

February 4, 2025

Justin Werfel

 

The name and two phrases below have something in common that is hinted at by the last clue. Can you determine what it is?

 

1. Ezra Jack Keats

2. All bets are off

3. Soap operas 

4. What a "Road Narrows" sign means you must prepare to do

 

Answer to Clue 4:

MERGE AHEAD

 

Answers to Clues 1-3:

 

Each clue conceals the name of "a head" - as in a leader:

1. ezRA JAck keats - RAJA

2. all beTS ARe off - TSAR

3. soaP OPEras - POPE - - - The clues join together (merge) the name of a leader (head).