RHYMING RIDDLE ANSWERS XLV

The answers to each item in the clues will rhyme.

1. Clash of two strong personalities, When kids get under their desks at school, Certain bathrooms, Be like a fish

2. What a hunting dog may do on a hunt, Monthly obligation for many, Achieve a measure of success, "You misunderstood me, that's ..........."

3. Sorority girl's wish - perhaps, Words of confession, Like most cans, It was born to wander - in song

4. Just make sure his first name isn't Always, Springtime ritual, Common result of bad weather, Many crimes are committed under it

5. Fable about spite, "Stay in touch," One who orchestrates a piano piece - for example, Smokey the Bear's concern

6. Samuel Clemens - familiarly, A pet might leave one, Home of the Prado Museum, "Rosebud" movie

7. Some dogs go there, Act like an idiot, Why some kid smoke, Result of a revolution - often

8. A plane might have to make one, Sole survivor and victor - in a way, How ranchers kept track of stock in the old west, Astronomer's comment - perhaps

Answers:

1. Battle of wills, Earthquake drills, Jack and Jills, Breathe through gills

2. Pick up the scent, Pay the rent, Make a dent, Not what I meant

3. Getting pinned, "I have sinned," Made of tin, The Wayward Wind

4. Mister Right, Fly a kite, Cancelled flight, Dark of night

5. Dog in the manger, "Don't be a stranger," Music arranger, Forest fire danger

6. Mark Twain, Carpet stain, Madrid - Spain, Citizen Kane

7. Obedience school, Play the fool, Try to look cool, Military rule

8. Emergency landing, Last man standing, Cattle branding, "The universe is expanding."