This puzzle has two parts. 

Part 1:

The phrases below have something in common - indirectly. The puzzle title is a hint, and it is shown below the clues.

1. Public spectacle

2. Beast of burden

3. Stage hands

4. Analogy solver

5. Black Jack dealer

6. Helicopters, at times

7. Absent-minded  people

HINT I:

Puzzle title: CHEST OF DRAWERS

HINT II:

Illustrator could be added to the list of clues. 

 

Answer to Part I:

 

All the clues name things that DRAW things.

 

Part 2:

What do each of the things in the clues draw? For example, an illustrator draws pictures.

 

Answers to Part II:

 

1. A public spectacle draws a crowd.

2. A beast of burden draws a wagon.

3. Stage hands draw curtains.

4. An analogy solver draws comparisons.

5. A Black Jack dealer draws cards

6. Helicopters draw water, at times.

7. Absent-minded people draw blanks. 

 

Credit:

Harvey Estes