WSJ Crossword

November 5, 2020

Trip Payne

MIXED FOURSOMES

 

The answers to the four clues below each contain a common abbreviation or acronym that has had its letters scrambled to satisfy the clue. One of them is a proper name.

 

1. Comment to a student about algebra, reading, grammar, etc.

2. Letter carriers who have to hike along their routes

3. Hiding an anti-fur group

4. Paper that proves the weekend is welcome

HINTS:

1. High school exam

2. Tricky cat of literature

3. "Fix anything" item

4. Present choice that usually pleases

Answers:

 

1. "It's all in the PSAT." (past)

2. USPS in boots (Puss)

3. Masking PETA (tape)

4. TGIF certificate (gift)