LA Times Crossword

August 26, 2021

Chris Sablich

 

The answers to the first four clues below will have something in common that is hinted at by the fifth clue. 

 

1. Metaphor for a new beginning

2. "What a ________!" - super bargain

3. "It's the very ________ you can do." - minimal amount

4. Traditional, superstitious beliefs (that are sometimes partially true)

5. Dated jokes - especially for comedians

 

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Anagrams

 

Answers:

 

1. Clean slate

2. Steal

3. Least

4. Old wives' tales

5. Stale material - - - The words slate, steal, least, and tales are all anagrams (material) of STALE.