Universal Crossword

September 29, 2025

Tarun Krishnamurthy

CATCH MY DRIFT? 

 

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

 

1. CRUNCH TIME

2. CRUDE METAL

3. STRUCK HOME

4. BRUNCH MENU

5. "Am I making sense?" 

 

HINT:

a. It has to do with letters.

b. It has to do with two pairs of letters in each clue.

 

Answer:

 

The puzzle title and Clue 5 suggest the question, "Are you with me?"

Each clue has the two pairs of letters RU and ME - as in "Are you with me?"

 

1. cRUnch tiME

2. cRUde MEtal

3. stRUck hoME

4. bRUnch MEnu