LA Times Crossword
November 15, 2018
C.C. Burnikel

What do the following word have in common?

1. REPORTER
2. MISTAKE
3. RECRUIT
4. FOOT

HINT:
Each word can be preceded by a related word.

Answer:

Each word can be preceded by a word that means "new" or "beginning".

1. CUB REPORTER
2. ROOKIE MISTAKE
3. RAW RECRUIT
4. TENDERFOOT