Tuesday, October 2, 2018

SYNONYM/ANAGRAM I

Each clue below has two words or phrases. Think of single-word synonyms for them, mush them together and re-arrange the letters to find an anagram which could follow the equal sign . The meaning of the anagram is given below as a hint. The first answer set gives the two words, and the second answer set gives the anagram.

1. Be victorious + Instant lawn material =
2. Profound + Put tension on =
3. North on a map + Common adverb =
4. Euphemism for deceased + Repair, as socks =
5. Leave out + Rotisserie rod =
6. Water mammal + Alcoholic beverage =
7. 3rd person plural of "I" + Knock, as on a door =
8. Sword handle + Chop off  =

HINTS:
Meanings of the anagrams:
1. Cut all ties with
2. Prosaic or a person walking
3. To provide or supply (as food)
4. Grieved for
5. One who looks on the bright side
6. Put up with
7. Counseling
8. Place for a panoramic view

First answer set - Words:

1. WIN + SOD =
2. DEEP + STRAIN =
3. UP + VERY =
4. LATE + MEND =
5. OMIT + SPIT =
6. OTTER + ALE =
7. THEY + RAP =
8. HILT + LOP =

Second answer set - Anagrams:

1. WIN + SOD = DISOWN
2. DEEP + STRAIN = PEDESTRIAN
3. UP + VERY = PURVEY
4. LATE + MEND = LAMENTED
5. OMIT + SPIT = OPTIMIST
6. OTTER + ALE = TOLERATE
7. THEY + RAP = THERAPY
8. HILT + LOP = HILLTOP 

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