FROM HEAD TO TAIL
Credit:GAMES Magazine
July/Aug. 1979
Will Shortz

Move the initial letter of the answer to the first clue to the end of the word to get the answer to the second clue. For example, given the clues

Tenant's contract.................Artist's stand, the answer would be
LEASE..................................EASEL

1. Assistant.....................................Concept
2. Frightens.....................................Stroke lovingly
3. Smile...........................................Boxing area
4. Center..........................................Ground
5. Fear greatly..................................Sum again
6. Jello ingredient............................Gladdening
7. Early California spread................Hold secure
8. Winter transportation...................Affectionate greeting

Answers:

1. AIDE.................................IDEA
2. SCARES...........................CARESS
3. GRIN................................RING
4. HEART............................EARTH
5. DREAD............................RE-ADD
6. GELATIN........................ELATING
7. RANCHO........................ANCHOR
8. SKIS.................................KISS