NY Times Crossword
November 1, 2007
Larry Shearer

The eight words and phrases below are crossword puzzle clues that can be answered with two different words, both starting with the same letter. The two answer words are synonyms or near-synonyms.

1. Maintain
2. Rubberneck
3. Pair
4. Dodge
5. Tore
6. Gusto
7. Fiddle with
8. It's all downhill from here

HINTS:
The starting letters of the answer words are:
1. A
2. G
3. D
4. E
5. R
6. V
7. A
8. A

Answers:

1. Avow - Aver
2. Gawk - Gape
3. Duo - Dyad
4. Evade - Elude
5. Rent - Ruptured
6. Vim - Vigor
7. Alter - Amend
8. Acme - Apogee 

NOTE: 
SEE ALSO: Puzzle by Morton J. Mendelson - NY Times Crossword - September 28, 2016 - posted October 12, 2016