NY Times Crossword
March 8, 2017
Paula Gamache

Each clue below can be answered with a phrase in which a three-letter word has had its middle letter removed.

1. Bugs Bunny inquires about Washington
2. Doctor with a sprained ankle
3. Prescription for a prehistoric carnivore
4. Seal that vinyl record in its case!

Answers:

1. What's up DC?
2. Hopping MD 
3. Tyrannosaurus RX
4. Zip your LP