Wall Street Journal Crossword

July 11, 2022 

Dave Rus

The first five clues words have something in common that is hinted at by the sixth clue. What is it?

1. BOX

2. WATER

3. BOOK

4. BOND

5. TRUCK

6. Taunting words directed at opponents

Answer to Clue #6:

 

TRASH TALK

 

Answers to Clues #1-5:

 

Each of the words can be preceded by a word similar to TRASH:

 

1. LITTER BOX

2. WASTE WATER

3. SCRAP BOOK

4. JUNK BOND

5. GARBAGE TRUCK