Wall Street Journal Crossword

May 6, 2024

Kathy Lowden

 

What do the following geunds have in common:

 

1. GAZING

2. HOLDING

3. LASHING

4. TWISTING

5. BEATING

 

Answer:

 

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

 

1. Navel gazing

2. Hand holding

3. Tongue lashing

4. Arm twisting

5. Brow beating