NY Times Crossword

July 6, 2023

Alison Perch

 

The phrase and three words below have something in common that is hinted at by the last clue. Can you determine what it is?

 

1. COME IN

2. WOMEN

3. YEMEN

4. CEMENT

5. Request regarding "the ball game" 

Answer to Clue 5:

 

"Take me out"

 

Answer to Clues 1-4:

 

"ME" can be taken out of each clue word to leave a valid word - which is also a form of currency.

 

1. COME IN - COIN

2. WOMEN - WON*

3. YEMEN - YEN

4. CEMENT - CENT 

 

*The won is the official currency of South Korea (0.00075 U.S. Dollar)