SCHRODINGER'S CAT PUZZLES IV

NY Times Crossword

October 19, 2025

Daniel Grinberg  

 

Each clue has two answers - both correct - that differ by an extra letter in one of the answers.

 

Ex: Eliminators of some teams

Ans: LAYOFFS or PLAYOFFS 

 

1. Business traveler's convenience

2. Divisions on a map

3. Annoyances for ticket holders

4. Go downhill fast, say

5. Ruptures

6. Fuel source

7. Competitive athlete's goal, perhaps

8."Sorry, I'm unavailable."

9. Decorative auto upgrade

 

Answers (shorter word first):

 

1. COMPANY CAR / CARD

2. COUNTIES / COUNTRIES  

3. RAIN DELAYS / TRAIN DELAYS

4. SKI / SKID

5. BUSTS / BURSTS

6. GAS LINE / GASOLINE

7. TOP SEED / TOP SPEED

8. NOT ME / NO TIME

9. RIM / TRIM