Universal Crossword

November 3, 2025

Susan Gelfand 

 

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

 

1. WINNING OVER

2. FARM RAISED

3. UPPER DECK

4. BEFORE LONG

5. Person who can assist

 

HINT:

Puzzle title: "Help Is on the Way!"

 

Answer to Clue 5:
Pair of hands 

 

Answers to Clue 1-4:

 

Both words in each phrase can be followed by HAND:

1. Winning hand - Overhand

2. Farmhand - Raised hand

3. Upper hand - Deckhand

4. Beforehand - Longhand