LA Times Crossword
September 10, 2019
Roland Huget

The phrases below each contain four consecutive letters of the alphabet - spanning the two words. Can you fill in the blanks to complete the three common phrases? Hints to the meanings of the phrases are given below the phrases.

1. _ _ LM  NO _ _
2. _ _ _ _ R   STU_ _ _
3. _ _ _ _ _ _ C  DEF _ _ _

HINTS:
1. "Double Indemnity" is an example
2. One on a dean's list
3. Imperfection related to an inherited disorder

Answers:

1. FILM NOIR
2. HONOR STUDENT
3. GENETIC DEFECT