NY Times Crossword

September 2, 2021

David W. Tuffs

 

Each word or phrase below can be changed to a new one according to a certain pattern. A hint to the pattern is given in the last clue.

 

1. ZEN GARDEN

2. PROSECUTE

3. STABLE MATE

4. WEATHERED

5. Going on and on and on

 

Answer to Clue 5:

 

ENDLESS

 

If you drop both ends (ending letters) of the clue words and phrases, you get new ones: 

 

1. ZEN GARDEN - EN GARDE 

2. PROSECUTE - ROSE CUT (diamond style)

3. STABLE MATE - TABLE MAT (place mat)

4. WEATHERED - EAT HERE