NY Times Crossword

November 16, 2020

Jennifer Nutt

 

The first five clue answers will have something in common that is hinted at by the sixth clue. 

 

1. Repeated success at something (with "on")

2. Keep watch while the homeowner is away

3. Bar-to-bar activity

4. Sidewalk enterprise

5. Easy win

6. Small but steady advances

Answers to clues #1-5:

 

1. On a roll

2. House sit

3. Pub crawl

4. Lemonade stand

5. Cakewalk

 

HINT to clue #6 and what the first five answers have in common:

Look at the last words of the clue answers.

Answer to clue #6:

 

BABY STEPS