L.A.Times Crossword Corner

Theme: Fish Heads - The first word in each familiar phrase can precede (head) "fish". 23A. Constant threat, metaphorically : S...

Theme: HOLY COW, BATMAN! Each is the name of a comic superhero, clued as the name of his or her 'civilian' name. 17A. Diana Prince...

Theme: Familiar Endings - Same word starts and ends its familiar phrase. 22A. Memorable 1994 film exhortation : RUN FORREST RUN . Fr...

Theme: Boys Only! - Four phrases that start with a man's name and a unifier. 17A. Wealthy relative: RICH UNCLE 24A. Emulate Muhammad A...

Theme: Life's a Beach - As the unifier indicates, put BEACH in front of the first word of these four common phrases and you have a conn...

Theme: What Did You Do on Your Summer Vacation? - A minimalist student's essay. The first word (verb) of the four theme entries (17A, ...