Universal Crossword

July 23, 2025

Jeffrey Martinovic

 

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

 

1. NICHE

2. PIECE

3. JAIL CELL

4. PARTICLE

5. CALICOES 

6. Strike up a conversation

 

Answer to Clue 6:

Break the ice

 

Answers to Clues 1-5:

Each word or phrase contains the word ICE - broken up by one letter:

 

1. nIChE

2. pIeCE

3. jaI l CEll   

4. partIC l E 

5. cal ICoEs

 

BONUS QUESTION:

What is the most common and direct ice breaker? 

The answer can be found in the letters that break up the word ICE in the clues.   

 

Answer: 

1. nicHe

2. piEce

3. jaiL cell

4. particLe

5. calicOes - - - HELLO