NY Times Crossword

June 30, 2025 

Dena R, Verkuil and Andrea Carla Michaels (1-3, 5)

 

The four clues below share an unusual property that is hinted at by the fifth clue. Can you determine what it is?

 

1. GEEZ

2. WHOA 

3. NO WAY

4. READY 

5 Classic Robert De Niro line in Taxi Driver.

 

Answer to Clue 5:

"You talkin' to me?" 

 

Each clue word can be followed by a name:

 

1. Geez, Louise

2. Whoa, Nellie

3. No way, Jose 

4. Ready, Freddy