NY Times Crossword
March 6, 2013
Richard Chisholm

The answers to the clues below will have three consecutive O's:

1. Lacks pizzazz
2. Overly partisan
3. Animal on display
4. Inuit, perhaps

Answers:

1. HAS NO OOMPH
2. TOO ONE-SIDED
3. ZOO OCCUPANT
4. IGLOO OWNER

TRIPLE LETTER WORDS

The following clues can be answered with two and three-word phrases containing the same letter used three times in consecutive order.

1. Gridiron organization
2. Past tolerance
3. Leaves in the direction of
4. Voting without threats or pressure

Answers:

1. FOOTBALL LEAGUE
2. ONCE TOO OFTEN
3. SETS OFF FOR
4. FREE ELECTION

Credit: LA Times Crossword
May 25, 2008
Robert H. Wolfe (#1-4)