Crossword Nation Puzzle

March 4, 2025

Elizabeth C. Gorski

 

The first four clues have something in common that is hinted at by the fifth clue. Can you determine what it is? 

 

1. FALLS FROM GRACE

2. FIREPLACE

3. FAMILY ALLOWANCE

4. FAT CHANCE

5. Bartender's question in an old joke

 

HINT:

Bartender's question to a horse in an old joke

 

Answer to Clue 5:

Why the long face?

 

Answers to Clues 1-4:

 

Each clue contains the word FACE stretched out (long) in the clue with the letters in correct, but not consecutive order:

 

1. FAlls from graCE (or Falls from grACE)

2. FireplACE

3. FAmily allowanCE

4. FAt chanCE