BE A BETTER ANAGRAMMER CXXXIV

Each word on the left is one letter off from another word - whose initial letter is given at the right. Can you determine the other word?

1. PERSON - R

2. CIGAR - A

3. RIDE - I

4. TREATY - E

5. AROUND - O

6. KINDER - D

7. MATZO - T

8. SPITE - P 

9. ANKLE - L

HINTS:

1. Tranquil state

2. Having a harsh, bitter taste or smell

3. Thought

4. Diner, for one

5. Confer spiritual authority

6. Gloomier

7. Gem 

8. Food

9. Not water-tight

 

Answers:

 

1. REPOSE

2. ACRID

3. IDEA

4. EATERY

5. ORDAIN

6. DARKER

7. TOPAZ

8. PESTO 

9. LEAKY