NY Times Crossword
Adam G. Perl - Oct. 4, 2010

 The answers to the clues below share an unusual quality. Can you determine what it is?

1. Michelle Obama and Laura Bush
2. Drunk's problem
3. Oppressive regime

Answers:

1. First Ladies
2. Hangover
3. Police state

HINTS for unusual quality:
1. Courtesy fundamental
2. Eave
3. Highway Patrol

Unusual Quality:

The answer phrases can be reversed:

1. Ladies first
2. Overhang
3. State police