LA Times Crossword 

May 4, 2025

Kelly Richardson and Amanda Cook

 

A logical pattern will emerge if you follow each word below with a second word. The pattern is hinted at by the last clue.

 

1. Cocktail _______

2. Square ________

3. Rough ________

4. Price _________

5. Salmon _______

6. Human________

7. Lightning _______

8. Horse __________

9. Loop in - supply enough information so that a person understands the situation

 

Answers:

 

1. cocktail LOUNGE

2. square INCH

3. rough LUMBER

4. price HIKE

5. salmon RUN

6. human RACE

7. lightning BOLT

8. horse FLY

9. Bring up to speed