RHYMING RIDDLE ANSWERS LXXIV

The answers to each item in the clues will rhyme.

1. Strong animals often yoked together, Poison, _ _ _  '_'  bagel, Crew member who steers the boat

2. Take-over by the Army, Pandemic of 1957-58, Soft drink containing 54 mg of caffeine, Just out of the box

3. Show-stopping aria in The Magic Flute, Time referred to in The Star Spangled Banner, Like many brides, Not stay angry over a minor offense

4. Kidnapped heiress of 1974, Pessimistic outlook, Abbot and Costello classic routine, Close to plotzing

5. Clean up Washington, Pay for those injured on the job, Like activities of the English royal family, What children at play will do

6. Dance - idiomatically, Valium is one of thousands, Request of some when seeing a friend or loved one, Stop acting arrogantly

7. Member of the Sex Pistols band, Magic lamp feature, Deli treat, Made someone laugh long and hard

8. Hurry up, What you might do if you're not feeling well, Go ballistic, Warning words

Answers:

1. Oxen, Toxin, Lox 'n', Coxswain

2. Military coup, Asian flu, Mountain Dew, Brand spanking new

3. Queen of the Night, Dawn's early light, Dressed in white, Forgive a slight

4. Patty Hearst, Feared the worst, Who's on first?, About to burst

5. Drain the swamp, Workmen's comp, Filled with pomp, Run and romp

6. Cut a rug, Prescription drug, Give me a hug, Don't be smug

7. Sid Vicious, Three wishes, Potato knishes, Kept in stitches

8. Make it quick, Call in sick, Flip your Bic, It's a trick