NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle
April 22, 2007
Will Shortz

Each clue below is in the form _____ the _____. Find a rhyme for each of the two key words to form a familiar expression. For example, given the clue LIFT the FRAME, the answer would be SHIFT the BLAME.

1. Hollow the cedar
2. Cease the deals
3. Sketch the tooth
4. Mow the thistle
5. Sweep the range
6. Turn the scopes
7. Pack the ship
8. Near the wreck
9. Feel the glow
10. Sheet the dock
11. Block the vote
12. Fight the rust
13. Miss the guide
14. Talk the nine
15. Weigh the shield

Answers:

1. Follow the leader
2. Grease the wheels
3. Stretch the truth
4. Blow the whistle
5. Keep the change
6. Learn the ropes
7. Crack the whip
8. Clear the deck
9. Steal the show
10. Beat the clock
11. Rock the boat
12. Bite the dust
13. Kiss the bride
14. Walk the line
15. Play the field