LA Times Crossword

January 27, 2026

Craig Stowe

 

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

 

1. NEWS BULLETIN

2. GREEN CARD

3. DAY STAR 

4. ESCAPE KEY

5. Part of an au pair's compensation 

 

Answer to Clue 5:

ROOM AND BOARD

 

Answers to Clues 1-4:

 

The first word of each phrase can be followed by ROOM and the second word can be followed by BOARD to make common phrases:

 

1. News room, Bulletin board

2. Green room, Cardboard

3. Day room, Starboard

4. Escape room, Keyboard