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

 

1. Where flutes are played in an orchestra

2. Qualifying hurdle for lawyers-to-be

3. Pre-hiring formality, often

4. Betray, informally

 

Answer to Clue 4:

DOUBLE CROSS

 

Answers to Clues 1-3:

 

1. WIND SECTION

2. BAR EXAMINATION

3. REFERENCE CHECK 

 

Both words in each clue can be preceded by CROSS:

 

1. Cross wind - Cross section

2. Cross bar - Cross examination

3. Cross reference - Cross check 

 

Credit: 

NY Times Crossword

September 5, 2022

Adam Simpson