PALINDROMES XXIX

 

NY Times Crossword

August 2, 2023

Barbara Lin

The answers to the clues below are "syllable" palindromes. For example, A bath sponge that wants to keep its distance from people, would be ALOOF LOOFA

1. Always starting with an X in the right corner, say

2. Rocket launcher that makes a whimsical, buzzing sound

3. Do well for yourself in a North Dakota city

 

4. Trusted advisor subjected to severe suffering

Answers:

 

1. TIC TAC TOE TACTIC

2. KAZOO BAZOOKA 

3. GO FAR IN FARGO

4. TORMENTED MENTOR