LA Times Crossword
November 19, 2018
Jerry Edelstein
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What do the following phrases have in common?

1. FLY HIGH
2. BACK PACK
3. TRADE WAR
4. PLAY CLOTHES
5. POWER SAW

Answer:

The first word in each phrase can be preceded by HORSE, and the second word can be followed by HORSE:

HORSE FLY - HIGH HORSE, etc. 

Puzzle title: HORSE AROUND