SYNONYM/ANAGRAM LXXXVIII

The two words in each clue can be anagrammed into one - beginning with the given letter. A hint to the meaning of the anagram is given below the clues. 

1. AIR + GUT = G

2. AND + RUT = T

3. EVIL + BEE = B

4. APE + NOW = W 

5. TOIL + SPECK = S

6. ZEAL + TAINT = T

7. PAY + CHARM = P

8. ICY + TREBLE = C

9. GEM + HONEY = H

10. CAR + COMEDY = D

HINTS:

1. Music

2. Biome

3. Have faith

4. Candlestick - in Clue

5. Amass

6. Tease

7. CVS, for one

8. Star

9. Dominance

10. Rule by the people

Answers:

 

1. GUITAR

2. TUNDRA

3. BELIEVE

4. WEAPON

5. STOCKPILE

6. TANTALIZE

7. PHARMACY

8. CELEBRITY

9. HEGEMONY

10. DEMOCRACY