NY Times Crossword

September 19, 2021 

Peter Gordon

NEW LOOK (adapted)

The six words below have something in common that is hinted at by the last clue.

1. DOT

2. HAT

3. TAPE

4. NUTS

5. FARES

6. DARES

7. HARNESS

8. Homophonic hint: New look provider

 

Answer to Clue 8: Fresh pair of eyes

 

Answers to Clues 1-6:

 

Each clue word can be changed to another word or name by the addition of two I's (pair of eyes):

 

1. DOT - IDIOT

2. HAT - HAITI 

3. TAPE- TAIPEI

4. NUTS - INUITS

5. FARES - FAIRIES

6. DARES - DIARIES

7. HARNESS - HAIRINESS