AV Club Classic Crossword 

October 15, 2025

Kate Hawkins 

 

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

 

1. NOW OR NEVER

2. FONDUE FORK

3. CIVIL WAR BUFFS

4. CRAPSHOOTS 

5. Resists injustice, in a way

 

Answer to Clue 5:

Fights back

 

Answers to Clue 1-4:
Each clue contains a synonym for "fight" spelled backwards:

 

1. ROW

2. FEUD

3. BRAWL

4. SPAR