NY Times Crossword

June 5, 2023

Eric Rollfing

 

The first three clues have something in common that is hinted at by the fourth clue. Can you determine what it is?

 

1. QUIT STALLING

2. JESUIT SCHOOL

3. GRAPEFRUIT SPOON

4. "Let this be our little secret."

 

Answer to Clue 4:

 

"Keep it between us."

 

Answers to Clues 1-3:

 

Each clue phrase literally keeps IT between US:

(Spaced for clarity)

1. qU IT Stalling

2. jesU IT School

3. grapefrU IT Spoon