RHYMING RIDDLE ANSWERS LXIX

The answers to each item in the clues will rhyme.

1. Scrooge, Old Faithful, Older and _____,  Early _____

2. St. Peter's locale, Blue eyes - for one, Octet, "You can still try it"

3. Tile-based game, Co-operate, Disputed region near China, Encouraging words to a marathoner

4. Ostrich-like bird - but smaller, Good-bye - informally, Korean car maker, Jacob's first wife

5. Different romantic interest, Demonstrate humility, Secretive, Instant replay feature

6. Cowboy with a whip, Proven through experience, Parents of triplets' task, U.S. political map colors

7. "Uneasy lies the head that _____ ," Common reason for a sudden stoppage, Bridal store item, Name of a person/place/thing

8. Debutante ball for the debutante, Government take-over by the army, Love letter, Pilots and flight attendants

Answers:

1. Miser, Geyser, Wiser, Riser

2. Heaven's Gate, Genetic trait, Group of eight, "Never too late" 

3. Mahjong, Go along, Hong Kong, "Finish strong"

4. Rhea, See-ya, Kia, Leah

5. New beau, Eat crow, Down low, Slo-mo

6. Lash Larue, Tried and true, Name a few, Red and blue

7. Wears the crown," "Computer's down," Wedding gown, Proper noun

8. Social debut, Military coup, Billet-doux, Cabin crew