ECHO SYSTEM I
Credit: GAMES Magazine
April, 2009
Stephen Sniderman

In the following adjective-noun combos, the noun is a perfect echo of the final syllable or syllables of the adjective, although the spelling may be different. For example, given the clue A precise deed, the answer would be EXACT ACT. A leading piece of corn would be a PREMIER EAR.

1. Perfect trade
2. Tempting glaze
3. Heavenly climber
4. Tiny salamander
5. Undiminished diplomacy
6. Politically neutral craftsman
7. Clerical antenna
8. Huge strainer
9. Spanish mirage
10. Helpful referee

HINTS:
These are the letters of the adjectives that do not get pronounced in the nouns. The blanks indicate the number of letters in the adjective:

1. I _ _ _ _
2. ENT _ _ _ _ _
3. DI _ _ _ _
4. MI _ _ _ _
5. IN _ _ _ _
6. NONP _ _ _ _ _ _ _
7. SECRET _ _ _ _ _
8. MA _ _ _ _ _
9. AN _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
10. BEN _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Answers:

1. IDEAL DEAL
2. ENTICING ICING
3. DIVINE VINE
4. MINUTE NEWT
5. INTACT TACT
6. NONPARTISAN ARTISAN
7. SECRETARIAL AERIAL
8. MASSIVE SIEVE
9. ANDALUSIAN DELUSION
10. BENEFICIAL OFFICIAL