NY Times Crossword
October 22, 2018
Finn Vigeland
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This puzzle has two parts.

Part 1:
What do the following words have in common?

1. PUT
2. RUB
3. STEPS
4. BREAK
5. BUTTON

Answer to Part 1:

Each word can be followed by DOWN to form a common expression:

1. PUT DOWN
2. RUB DOWN
3. STEPS DOWN
4. BREAK DOWN
5. BUTTON DOWN

Part 2:
Can you think of a phrase that can precede each phrase above to form another common expression (excluding the word DOWN) that will also satisfy its corresponding clue?

1. Dissed with flowery language
2. "For a massage, go that way!"
3. Headline after toddler C.E.O. resigns
4. Car failure only a block from the mechanic
5. Dress shirt that's just adorable

Answers to Part 2:

1. ELEGANTLY PUT down 
2. THERE'S THE RUBdown
3. BABY STEPS down
4. LUCKY BREAKdown
5. CUTE AS A BUTTON-down

Puzzle title:
YOU'RE GOING DOWN (adapted)