PLUS ONE  I

Joseph Appel

Each clue below hints at two two words which differ only in that the second word has an additional  letter - as its initial letter. For example, given the clue Nevermore bird - Cowardly, the answer words would be RAVEN - CRAVEN. The first hint is always for the shorter word. Ignore capitalization.

1. Compassion - Honesty

2. Analyze - In short supply

3. Sign of the Zodiac - Cavities

4. Permit - Farmland left unplanted 

5. Bird related to the heron - Sorrow

6. Rental contract - Word of politeness

7. Chemical element - Work-related words 

8. Egypt's river - Pertaining to an old woman

9. Sounds of merriment - Large scale murder

10. Mountains dividing Europe and Asia - Related to the ear

Answers:

 

1. RUTH - TRUTH

2. PARSE - SPARSE

3. ARIES - CARIES

4. ALLOW - FALLOW

5. EGRET - REGRET

6. LEASE - PLEASE

7. ARGON - JARGON

8. NILE - ANILE

9. LAUGHTER - SLAUGHTER

10. URAL - AURAL