LA Times Crossword

September 5, 2022

Catherine Cetta

 

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

1. Many an opera aria

2. Not quite apologetic (informally)

3. Persuade with flattery

4. In the near future

5. Not bad, but not good either

Answer to Clue 5:

SO-SO

 

Answers to Clues 1-4:

 

1. SOPRANO SOLO

2. SORTA SORRY

3. SOFT-SOAP

4. SOMEDAY SOON