The phrases are elevated by clues that visually illustrate the aural manipulation that you have to perform to solve each theme entry. Each clue consists of a word or three spelled out in capital letters, two of which are missing. In this clue, describing those missing letters, YOU ARE OUT OF ORDER. In the rest of the theme entries, the two missing letters combine to form a word. This is a “luxury yacht,” missing its “Y’s.” A big fancy boat is definitely an investment, but is the smart money on one?

Source: New York Times March 06, 2021 22:52 UTC