WORD + WORD = NEW WORD XLVIII

Each clue contains the definitions of two words that can be combined to form a third, unrelated word - without any re-arrangement of letters.

1. Swindle + Answer to an addition problem

2. Be victorious + The present time

3. Armed conflict + A cozy room or animal lair

4. Change + Indigenous

5. Medicinal tablet or capsule + Grow older

6. Rustic hotel + Enthusiastic applause

7. Refine or perfect something over time + A pig's digs

8. A necessity + A dull pain

9. An appendage + One on your side

Answers:

1. GYP + SUM = GYPSUM

2. WIN + NOW = WINNOW

3. WAR + DEN = WARDEN

4. ALTER + NATIVE = ALTERNATIVE

5. PILL + AGE = PILLAGE

6. INN + OVATION = INNOVATION

7. HONE + STY = HONESTY

8. MUST + ACHE = MUSTACHE

9. LEG + ALLY = LEGALLY