Washington Post Crossword

May 27, 2018 

Evan Birnholz

 

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

 

1. CALORNIA RAISINS

2. POPULAR DEM

3. ELEVATOR TONS

4. "I don't want to hear any excuses."

 

Answer:

 

Answer to Clue 4:

NO IFs, ANDs, OR BUTs

 

Each clue is missing an IF, AND, or BUT:

 

1. cal IFornia raisins

2. popular demAND

3. elevator BUTtons