LA Times Crossword

May 31, 2023

Katie Hale

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

1. Not so great  (except in golf)

2. Roe delicacy from a whale

3. Mendicant

4. Bikinis, for some

5. Laboratory vessel and a classic novel by Sylvia Plath (with The)

6. Tight embraces

Answers:

 

1. BELOW PAR

2. BELUGA CAVIAR

3. BEGGAR

4. BEACHWEAR

5. BELL JAR

6. BEAR HUGS

 

The first five clues begin with BE and end with AR - "hugging" the letters in between them.