NY Times Crossword
November 12, 2018
Kathy Bloomer

The answers to the first three clues are related, and hinted at by the answer to the fourth clue. Can you figure out what's going on?

1. Decision time metaphor
2. "Disgusting" in Valley Girl-speak
3. Have surgery, metaphorically
4. Show up for negotiations

Answers:

1. Fork in the road
2. "Gag me with a spoon."
3. Go under the knife
4. Come to the table