HOMOPHONE HEADLINES II

GAMES Magazine

January, 1987

Stephen Sniderman

 

Each of the following pairs of cues leads to two four-word headlines. The words in the second headline are homophones of those in the first, always in the same order. For example,

 

Pre-noon solar rays lit interior

Grieving child given hotel tour

 

lead to MORNING SUN SHONE IN 

            MOURNING SON SHOWN INN

 

Spoiler Alert: The hints below the clues give the first headline. This is obviously a huge hint for the second headline. I feel it is warranted because, in my opinion, this is a difficult puzzle.

1. Letters Dispatched in Direction of 747 Aircraft

    Man's Cologne Not Unusual Enough

2. Gambler Oxegenates Loaf-Making Mixture

    Superior Beneficiaries Raised Female Deer

3. Group of Blond Children Awarded Coffin Stand

    Taxi Passenger Made Single Ale

4. Raspy Synagogue Singers Purchase Song of Praise

    Equine Trots Past the Man

(BIG) HINTS:

First headline:

1. MAIL SENT TO PLANE

2. BETTOR AIRS BREAD DOUGH

3. FAIR BROOD WON BIER

4. HOARSE CANTORS BUY HYMN 

Answers:

1. mail sent to plane

    MALE SCENT TOO PLAIN

 

2. bettor airs bread dough

    BETTER HEIRS BRED DOE

 

3. fair brood won bier

    FARE BREWED ONE BEER

 

4. hoarse cantors buy hymn

    HORSE CANTERS BY HIM