NY Times Crossword

March 9, 2023

Simeon Seigel

 

The words and phrases below share an unusual property that is hinted at by the last clue. Can you determine what it is?

 

1. OUTSPRINT

2. BAR STOOL

3. HOUSE SALE

4. BACKSWING

5. HEAD SHOT

6. Opposites 

 

HINT:

Opposites - as in 45 rpm records

Answer to clue 6:

 

FLIPSIDES

 

Answers to clues 1-5:

 

Think of the S in each word or phrase as a dividing point (second S in #3). Move the letters (word) following the S to the front of the word or phrase to get a new word or phrase:

 

1. OUTSPRINT - PRINT OUTS

2. BAR STOOL - TOOL BARS

3. HOUSE SALE - ALE HOUSES

4. BACKSWING - WINGBACKS

5. HEAD SHOT - HOT HEADS