The answers to the two clues in each pair below will differ by a single letter.

1. Former Vice President - Pack animal
2. Seniors' dance - TV or radio spot
3. Give up - South American capital
4. Trendy - Marx brother
5. Silent performer - Xerox copy preceder
6. Carried - Asian country
7. Afire - Wading bird
8. Brush go-with - Small musical group
9. Prison unit - Musical instrument
10. Severe turmoil - Common greeting

Answers:

1. (Aaron) BURR - BURRO
2. PROM - PROMO
3. QUIT - QUITO
4. CHIC - CHICO
5. MIME - MIMEO
6. BORNE - BORNEO
7. FLAMING - FLAMINGO
8. COMB- COMBO
9. CELL - CELLO
10. HELL - HELLO

Credit: Will Shortz
NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle
October 14, 2012
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