RHYMING RIDDLE ANSWERS LXXIX

The answers to each item in the clues will rhyme.

1. Question when at a loss for words, Just leaving, Worship service beginning words -perhaps, Casino lure

2. Nervousness before  a performance, Words following "Good Night" - perhaps, Illuminate (with on), Almost

3. Long speech, It can be musical, A trade - such as plumber, Oft-repeated word in real estate

4. Really dull person, Bad to the bone, Doing the dishes or making the bed, Where opportunity might be

5. Renewed energy, "The Swedish Nightingale," Classic palindrome, Dumb look

6. What you do when you  stand in line, Grow and improve from experience, Captain Nemo's creator, Cousin of "Top to bottom"

7. Be idle, Get the noise under control, Be sour-faced, Type of wedding dress 

8. Conrad Hilton's signature phrase, Strike out on your own, "That's enough," Conclusive proof provider

Answers:

 

1.  "What can I say?" On my way,  "Let us pray," Play and stay

 

2.  Stage fright, "Sleep tight," Shed light, Not quite

 

3. Oration, Notation, Vocation, Location

 

4. Insufferable bore, Rotten to the core, Never-ending chore, Knocking on the door

 

5. Second wind, Jenny Lind, Dennis sinned, Silly grin

 

6. Wait your turn, Live and learn, Jules Verne, Stem to stern

 

7. Hang around, Keep it down, Wear a frown, Princess gown

 

8. "Be my guest," Leave the nest, "Give it a rest," Acid test