RHYMING HALVES I
Credit: GAMES Magazine - July, 2001
Stephen Sniderman
(Original title - RHYMIE STYMIE)

Each clue below leads to a two-syllable word whose two halves rhyme. For example, given the clue CORPORATE SYMBOL, the answer word would be LOGO. The clue  STEEL BEAM would lead to  GIRDER. 

1. Fly alone
2. Water or equestrian sport
3. Distress signal
4. Conical abode
5. Ambush
6. New Zealander
7. Big fuss
8. Recipe source
9. Return without a load, as a truck
10. Carrot top
11. Camera picture
12. Complimentary item
13. Hiker's burden
14. Rub elbows with the fat cats
15. Seating for outdoor sporting events

Answers:

1. SOLO
2. POLO
3. MAYDAY
4. TEEPEE
5. WAYLAY
6. KIWI
7. HUBBUB
8. COOKBOOK
9. DEADHEAD
10. REDHEAD
11. PHOTO
12. FREEBIE
13. BACKPACK
14. HOBNOB
15. GRANDSTANDS