USA Today Crossword

Adam Aaronson

December 28, 2023

 

What do the following words have in common? 

1. CORNERS

2. QUESTIONS

3. SQUARE

4. SEASONS

Answer:

 

Each word can be preceded by FOUR to make a familiar phrase:

 

1. Four Corners

2. Four Questions*

3. Four square

4. Four seasons 

 

The Four Questions are four questions asked during the seder meal on the Jewish holiday of Passover. Passover commemorates the exodus of the Jews from Egypt. The questions are traditionally read by the youngest participant at the seder - metaphorically suggesting that he/she has much to learn. The first question is, "Why is this night different from all other nights?"