DOUBLE TALK I
GAMES/World of Puzzles
August, 2017
Karen Thurber

Like cryptic crosswords, each clue below defines the same answer twice. Deciding how to divide the clue into the two parts is the key to solving. In some cases there is a word or two "connecting" the two definitions (such as "about" in the example below). These words have been added to make the phrases read more fluidly and should not be considered part of either definition.

Example: Delivering a tirade about a safety feature
Answer: Railing, defined as "delivering a tirade" and again as "a safety feature."

1. Bestow an honor on a former President
2. A tale that's on the level
3. Dull drills will do this job
4. Knitted garment for one exercising strenuously
5. It will immobilize theater performers
6. Important offshore island
7. Operated a grist mill on the bottom floor
8. Balancing out at the end of the day (slight pronunciation difference)

HINTS:
Here is where the clues should be divided:
1. Bestow an honor/
2. A tale/
3. Dull/
4. Knitted garment/
5. It will immobilize/
6. Important/
7. Operated a grist mill/
8. Balancing out/

Answers:

1. GRANT
2. STORY
3. BORING
4. SWEATER
5. CAST
6. KEY
7. GROUND
8. EVENING