SYNONYM/ANAGRAM CCLXXX

 

The two words in each line can be anagrammed into one - beginning with the given letter. The meanings of the anagrams are given below the clues.

 

1. DAIS + PEAR = P

 

2. CEDE + TAIL = D

 

3. ONCE + TILE = E

 

4. LAIR + TOUT = T

 

5. BEST + RAIN = B

 

6. MYTH + SATE = A

 

7. INCH + ROLE = C

 

8. MOTHER + PA = M

 

Meanings of the anagrams:

1. Eden

2. Fragile

3. Selection

4. Lessons

5. Part of a staircase

6. Precious stone

7. Element

8. It can be mixed   

 

Answers:

 

1. PARADISE

2. DELICATE

3. ELECTION

4. TUTORIAL

5. BANISTER

6. AMETHYST

7. CHLORINE

8. METAPHOR