LA Times Crossword
June 5, 2017
Brock Wilson (adapted)
(Title shown below)

The answers to the clues below will have something in common. Wordplay is fair play.

1. One waiting to play, perhaps
2. The one in charge, perhaps
3. __________ , so good
4. They open and close engine valves
5. City in Iowa
6. Center of government between city and state
7. Use less than direct words to disguise something unpleasant

Answers:

1. Bench warmer
2. Chair
3. Sofa
4. Rocker arms
5. Davenport
6. County seat
7. Couch 

Puzzle title: TAKE A LOAD OFF