NY Times Crossword

June 1, 2025 

Sam Brody

 

In this puzzle, the constructor creates clever clues for anagrams. For example, CHANGE OF HEART could be a clue to EARTH (an anagram of HEART). Try to find the anagrams hinted at in these more difficult clues.

 

1. GENETICALLY ENGINEERED

 

2. MIXED BLESSING

 

3. TWISTED SISTER

 

4. SWITCHED GEARS

 

5. TEMPORARILY OUT OF ORDER

 

Answers:

 

1. LEGAL NICETY (anagram of GENETICALLY)

2. GLIBNESS

3. RESIST

4. RAGES

5. ROYAL PERMIT