L.A.Times Crossword Corner

Theme:  "Movers"- Parse it as Move-Rs. Letter R's are moved backwards.   23A. Screwballs in the hayloft? : BARN FLAKES ...

Theme: "Holiday Doings " - A Christmas tree is formed by a series of black squares. On the very top, the circled letters spell ou...

Theme: The Puzzle That Keeps On .. 1A. Giving __ : ADVICE 17A. Giving __ : PERMISSION 40A. Giving __ : CONSENT 63A. Giving __ : DIR...

Theme: "Wait, What? " - Long A sound is changed into short U sound.  23A. Good-natured complaint? : SMILEY FUSS . Like Gary a...

Theme:  "CB Switches" - C sound is switched to B sound, resulting in consistent spelling changes. 23A. Sidewalk vendor'...