LAT Fri. 1/14 Dan Naddor

[magus]

(N)OK

 
Prepare for a break   RACKUP[in pool]
Theme: Remove the letter K from a common term to yield a less common one:
Apple delivery vehicle?   MACTRUCK
Lobbying gp. bigwig?   PACLEADER
Coalition celebration?   BLOCPARTY
Court dispute over footwear?   MOCTRIAL
Movie with style?   CHICFLICK
Employee using a word processor?   DOCWORKER

 
Step on it   PATH [the verb form means "move" but not quickly]

RATING: Three grins = Excellent: Loved it; Two grins = Good: Enjoyed it; One grin = Satisfactory: A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = Unsatisfying: No fun