LA Times Crossword

January 30, 2024

Zachary David Levy 

The answers to the first three clues have something in common that is hinted at by the fourth clue. Can you determine what it is?

1. Playful tune

2. Threw in the towel

3. Roadside channel for water run-off

4. Reverse a trend or situation

Answer to Clue 4:

TURN THE TIDE

Answers to Clues 1-3:

1. Little ditty - littlE DITty

2. Called it quits - callED IT quits

3. drainage ditch - drainagE DITch - - - Each clue has TIDE reversed.