NY Times Crossword
September 19, 2004
Kyle Mahowald
I.E., NOT I

The answer to each clue is a play on a familiar expression made by dropping the letter I. For example, the clue DNA sample for lab analysis, would be answered by GENE IN A BOTTLE - a play on GENIE IN A BOTTLE.

1. Recently nicked
2. Librarian - stereotypically
3. Airline's exercise program
4. Dictator's snide remark
5. Pajama sellers
6. Midwest cook
7. Masher's agenda

HINTS:
1. Just ........
2. Sound ........
3. PE .......
4. So I .......
5. Bedtime .......
6. Kansas .......
7. Dinner .......

Answers:

1. Just marred
2. Sound barrer
3. PE in the sky
4. So I led, sue me
5. Bedtime stores
6. Kansas City chef
7. Dinner and a move