LA Times Crossword

April 16, 2026

Carolyn W. Stewart 

 

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

 

1. RARE GAS 

2. LATE CHARGES

3. WRIST CORSAGE 

3. TEAM MANAGERS

5. Shift

 

Answer to Clue 5:

Change gears 

 

Answers to Clues 1-4:

The last five letters in the clues are G, E, A, R, S - scrambled (changed), but in consecutive order:

 

1. raRE GAS

2. late chARGES

3. wrist coRSAGE

4. team manAGERS