Universal Crossword

December 15, 2023 

Hanh Huynh

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The clues below will something in common that is hinted at by the last clue. Can you determine what it is?

1. FLAMENCO DANCERS

2. DONOR CARDS

3. FALSE ALARM

4. SERVICE ELEVATOR

5. Marine Corps

 

HINT: Part of the answer involves a homophone.

 

Answer:

 

The middle letters of each clue spell out the name of a sea creature, as suggested by Marine Corps (core). The names of the creatures are in the exact middle (core) of the clue phrases:

 

1. flamenCO Dancers

2. donOR CArds

3. falSE ALarm

4. servicE ELevator

 

Puzzle title:

MIDDLE OF THE OCEAN