NY Times Crossword

February 8, 2023

Chase Dittrich 

Each of the three clues below has two answers. Each answer pair has something in common.

 

1. It may be half of a blackjack

2. Things that might be raised in court

3. They might eliminate teams

HINT:

What the answer pairs have in common is a dropped letter.

Answers:

 

1. FACE card or ACE card

2. EMOTIONS or MOTIONS

3. PLAYOFFS or LAYOFFS