NY Times Crossword
October 9, 2000
Teresa M. Hackett (#1-4)

Each word below can be followed by two other words to make a familiar phrase, according to a certain pattern. Can you determine the pattern and the new words?

1. BIG
2. HOUSE
3. SAFE
4. VIM
5. FEAR
6. PAIN
7. NEW
8. PEACE

Answers:

Each word is commonly followed by AND and a synonym or near-synonym:

1. Big and burly
2. House and home
3. Safe and sound
4. Vim and vigor
5. Fear and trembling
6. Pain and suffering
7. New and improved 
8. Peace and quiet