NY Times Crossword

June 23, 2021 

Kate Hawkins

The three clues below share an unusual property. Can you determine what it is?

1. PASS THE BUCK

2. I HAVE NO CLUE

3. FLAVOR OF THE WEEK

HINT: The answer has to do with words in reverse order.

Answer:

 

A geometric shape is hidden in reverse order in each of the clues:

 

1. pass thE BUCk  (CUBE)

2. i havE NO Clue  (CONE)

3. fLAVOr of the week  (OVAL)