LA Times Crossword

January 7, 2026

Joe Deeney 

 

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

 

1. DESERT STORM

2. METEOR SHOWER

3. FLASH FLOOD

4. HONEY DRIZZLE

5. Perfectly satisfactory 

 

Answer:

 

The second word of each of the phrases is to the right - and is associated with rain - suggesting the phrase RIGHT AS RAIN - which corresponds to the final clue - Perfectly satisfactory.