THEY'RE CONFUSED

Credit: NY Times Crossword
September 26, 2001
Stephen Budiansky

The answers to the clues below contain Spoonerisms:

1. Ornithologist becomes Reverend Spooner

2. Locomotive buffs become Iberian tourists

3. Fencers become river crossing guides

Answers:

1. BIRD WATCHER becomes WORD BOTCHER  
2. TRAIN SPOTTERS become SPAIN TROTTERS  
3. SWORD FIGHTERS become FORD SIGHTERS