MIND FLEXERS IX

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Fraser Simpson

Match the items of the left with those on the right based on similar or related meanings. The relationships are disguised by the use of puns or altered spacing within words. For example, given the clue ORATOR, the answer could be HEADDRESSES (He addresses).

1. Seersucker                         Laterally

2. Tower instruction              Dog race

3. Outlaw death                     Bowl over

4. Say a blessing.                  Psychic victim

5. Dugout                             Caraway

6. Violinist                            Fortresses

7. Comeback                        Bandying

8. Like a brush                     Understands

Answers:

1. Psychic victim (Seer sucker)

2. Caraway (Car away - tower as in tow truck)

3. Bandying (Ban dying)

4. Dog race (Do grace)

5. Understands (Under stands)

6. Bowl over (Bow lover)

7. Laterally (Late rally)

8. Fortresses (For tresses)