LA Times Crossword 

September 16, 2025

Tennessee Grimes 

 

The words PAD, DEN, NEST, LODGE, and HOUSE have similar meanings. But they also have something else in common. What is it? 

 

Answer:

 

Each word can be preceded by the name of an animal to make a common phrase:

 

MOUSE PAD

LION'S DEN

CROW'S NEST 

ELKS' LODGE

DOG HOUSE