L.A.Times Crossword Corner

Theme: Heating Up 20A: Lives dangerously: SKATES ON THIN ICE 37A: Finds troubles: LANDS IN HOT WATER 48A: Loses one's punch: IS ALL OUT ...

Theme: On the Road To Success 20A: Proceeded slowly: TOOK BABY STEPS 37A: Didn't hesitate: JUMPED RIGHT IN 52A: Accomplished easily: SAI...

Theme: Play It Safe 20A: Way to lessen risk: HEDGE ONE'S BETS 41A: Ponder pros and cons: WEIGH THE OPTIONS 58A: Put out feelers, maybe: ...

Theme: Choice Words 20A: Poker player's alternative: GET IN OR GET OUT 39A: Negotiator's option: TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 53A: A call for...

Theme: Common Phrases for " WORN OUT " 20A: In need of a boost: RUNNING ON EMPTY 39A: Energy depleted: ALL OUT OF STEAM 60A: Exhau...

Theme: Common Phrases Meaning "GRASP" 20A: Understand: SEE THE LIGHT 38A: Comprehend: GET THE MESSAGE 55A: Catch on: TAKE THE HINT...

Theme: Location Phrases 21A: Special clique: INNER CIRCLE 47A: Strained boundaries, maybe: OUTER LIMITS 3D: Elite: UPPER CRUST 30D: Slee...

Theme: To Get What You Want 20A: Use one's influence: Pull Some Strings 37A: Ask nicely: Say Pretty Please 48A: Influence under the tabl...

Theme: The Clintons' Tactics to Get Elected ? 39D: Hillary Clinton _ Rodham: NEE 20A: Do the Utmost: Move Mountains 37A: Flaunt the Boun...