NY Times Crossword

August 28, 2022

Ori Brian 

CROSS BREEDS

Each clue below contains a phrase and the names of three animals. Anagram these animal names into another phrase or expression suggested by the original phrase. For example, given the clue GET THE PARTY STARTED [bee, hare, tick] - the answer would be BREAK THE ICE.

 

1. PARTY POOPER [bat, elk, newt]

 

2. LOCAL OF MANY VINES [cat, elephant, worm] 

3. IT MAY BE HARD TO FIND ONE [carp, pig, snake]

 

4. LONG-RUNNING SOAP OPERA [ant, gorilla, sheep]

 

5. SOMETHING YOU MIGHT STEP ON BY THE SHOWER [cobra, moth, seal]

Answers:

 

1. WET BLANKET

2. WATERMELON PATCH

3. PARKING SPACE

4. GENERAL HOSPITAL

5. BATHROOM SCALE