Wednesday, August 31, 2016

A TWIST OF PHRASE
NY Times Crossword
August 30, 1998
John Wolting

The answer to each clue below contains two words which are anagrams. For example, given the clue Hypochondriac with bad headaches, the answer would be MIGRAINE IMAGINER.

1. Energetic worker on the first day of the workweek
2. Weak and tired movies
3. Ancient Greek philosopher's word puzzle
4. Way off-the-track, out-of-control orator
5. Monarch's angry look
6. Unfulfilled potential
7. Match-making industry

HINTS:
The first words are:
1. Monday
2. Anemic
3. Socrates'
4. Errant
5. Regal
6. Latent
7. Dater

Answers:

1. MONDAY DYNAMO
2. ANEMIC CINEMA
3. SOCRATES' ACROSTIC
4. ERRANT RANTER
5. REGAL GLARE
6. LATENT TALENT
7. DATER TRADE

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