LA Times Crossword

October 18, 2021

Lynn Lempel

 

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

1. Happy-go-lucky

2. Yentas

3. Pie a-la-mode ice cream choice, often

4. Anxiety resulting from being stuck indoors

5. Physical or morale booster (three words)

 

HINT:

The answer to Clue 5 refers to the first three letters of the answer words.

Answers:

 

1. CAREFREE

2. BUSYBODIES

3. VANILLA

4. CABIN FEVER

5. PICK-ME-UP - - - A car, bus, van, or cab can pick you up.