NY Times Crossword

December 16, 2025

Jason Reich

 

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

 

1. COVER STORY

2. BAG CHECK

3. FAIR PLAY

4. SMART PHONE

5. Comes at the beginning and end of something

 

Answer to Clue 5:

BOOKENDS

 

Answers to Clues 1-4:

 

The first word of each clue can be prefaced by BOOK, and the second word of each clue can be followed by BOOK:

 

1. BOOK COVER - STORY BOOK

2. BOOK BAG - CHECKBOOK

3. BOOK FAIR - PLAY BOOK

4. BOOK SMART - PHONE BOOK 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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