WSJ Crossword

December 2, 2022

Matt Gaffney

 

The answers to the clues below will have something in common.

 

1. Performer who doesn't need a mike

2. Major produce of iron

3. Lions with manes

4. Goal of counting sheep

5. Any of Hannukah's eight

6. Classic asset to hold

7. Number of strikes the pitcher threw to retire the batter

 

Answers:

 

1. MIME

2. IRAN

3. MALES

4. SLEEP

5. LIGHT

6. GOLD

7. THREE

 

What the answers have in common:

 

Each answer word is only one letter off from one of the words in its clue.