LA Times Crossword

August 30, 2021

C.C. Burnikel

 

The answers to the first three clues have something in common that is hinted at by the fourth clue.

 

1. PORK FRIED RICE

2. PRAYER SERVICE

3. PRIVATE ENTRANCE

4. MARKDOWNS

 

Answer to Clue 4:

PRICE CUTS

 

In the first three clues, the word PRICE is "cut" by the interrupting letters:

 

Pork fried RICE

PRayer servICE

PRIvate entranCE