L.A.Times Crossword Corner

 Theme:  "REPAIR WORK " - A pair of identical letters are replaced by another matching pair. 27. Irresistibly cute river animal?: ...

Theme: "In a Manner of Speaking" - Each common expression is reinterpreted literally. 22. "It's so cold my fingers are g...

Theme: "Financial Literacy" - Each financial term is rephrased. 22A. Sleep journal?: RETIREMENT ACCOUNT . 39A. Necessity for a ...

Theme:  Saving Face.   Some ideas about the FACE are preserved in this puzzle.  Let's see how it works. 18 A. *"Attractive!": ...

Theme: "Sounds of the Sea" -  Word in each theme entry is replaced by a soundalike sea creature. 23. Commander of primitive fish?:...