LA Times Crossword

December 10, 2023

Amie Walker and Hoang-Kim Vu

What do the following words have in common that is hinted at by the last clue?

1. BIAS

2. DILATE

3. ABSURD

4. TRIDENT

5. RESPECT

6. QUADRANT

7. "Use all your strength!" and a good title for this puzzle

 

Answer to clue 7:

"Put a little muscle into it!"

 

Answers to clues 1-6:

Each clue word contains a short name for a muscle:

 

1. BIas (biceps)

2. diLATe

3. ABSurd

4. TRIdent

5. resPECt

6. QUADrant