NY Times Crossword

November 22, 2020

Alex Eaton-Salners (adapted)

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The word and letter strings below can be changed into familiar phrases by adding or inserting a word and adjusting the spacing. The added or inserted words are related.

1. SOPOOL

2. THE LASRD

3. WCLASS

4. BREAK

HINT:

SKINOTEETH could be added to the list.

Answer:

 

A number word can be added or inserted in each clue to make a familiar phrase:

 

1. SOPOOL - sTENo pool

2. THE LASRD - the lasT WOrd

3. WCLASS - wEIGHT class

4. BREAK - breakS EVEN

    (HINT): SKINOTEETGH- skin oF OUR teeth 

 

Puzzle title: IT ALL ADDS UP