NY Times Crossword 

June 25, 2025

Ben Zimmer and Jack Sherwin

 

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

 

1. TRACTS 

2. ORACLE

3. AREA CODE

4. MAMA CASS 

5. SANTA CLARA

6. MAGNA CARTA 

7. SNAP CRACKLE POP 

8. Incentive to stay indoors on a sweltering day 

 

Answer to Clue 8:

Central AC

 

Answers to Clues 1-7:

Each clue word or phrase has the central letters AC (Air Conditioning):

1. TRACTS, etc.