LA Times Crossword
January 29, 2018
John Guzzetta

The answers to the first four clues will have something in common - as revealed by the answer to the fifth clue.

1. He sang "Blueberry Hill"
2. Passenger train with an "ever lovin' light"
3. Puccini opera featuring "Un Bel Di"
4. Body of water bordering most of Connecticut's coast
5. Undesired consequence of medication - at times

Answers:

1. FATS DOMINO
2. MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
3. MADAME BUTTERFLY
4. LONG ISLAND SOUND
5. SIDE EFFECT

Explanation: The second word in each of the first four clue answers can be followed by EFFECT.