NY Times Crossword 

December 19, 2023

Seth Weitberg

 

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

 

1. PECTORAL FUN

2. CLOTHES PUN

3. MOZZARELLA STUCK

4. GROCERY LUST

5. Start of some advice 

Answer to Clue 5:

"If I were you .........."

 

Answers to Clues 1-4:

 

Each of the clue phrases becomes a familiar phrase if I were U:

 

1. PECTORAL FIN

2. CLOTHES PIN 

3. MOZZARELLA STICK

4. GROCERY LIST