NY Times Crossword

October 20, 2025

Adam Aaronson

 

The answers to the first five clues below have something in common that is hinted at by the sixth clue. Can you determine what it is?

 

1. Popular burger chain based in California

2. Milkshake flavor made with Oreos

3. Elvis is "the king" of it

4. Like some scented stickers 

5. Eatery entree combining red meat and seafood   

6. Not interrupted by commercials 

 

Answers:

 

1. In N Out

2. Cookies 'n' cream

3. Rock 'n' roll

4. Scratch 'n' sniff

5. Surf 'n' turf

6. AD FREE - - -  The word AND is shortened to 'n' - "freeing" it of A and D.