LA Times Crossword

October 3, 2025

Alan Southworth 

 

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

 

1. PLAYED HOOKY

2. UNDER WORLD

3. TIME TO SPARE

4. TURN SIGNAL

5. "I can't see through you," - Shout that might be heard at a concert or sporting event

 

Answer to Clue 5:

DOWN IN FRONT!

 

Answers to Clues 1-4:

  

The first word of each clue can be preceded by DOWN to make a common phrase.

1. Down played

2. Down under

3. Down time

4. Down turn