LA Times Crossword

January 11, 2022

Rebecca Goldstein

 

The same word is concealed in the first four phrases below, with the letters in correct, but not consecutive, order. The fifth clue is a hint.

1. METALLIC ELEMENT

2. STAPLES CENTER

3. TABLE MOUNTAIN

4. TOTAL COMMITMENT

5. My ________   ________ 

    is hidden  so perfectly that ........

    I haven't found it yet! 

Answer: HIDDEN TALENT:

                meTALlic elemENT

                sTApLEs ceNTer

                TAbLE mouNTain

                toTALcommitmENT