SYNONYM/ANAGRAM XXXVI

The two words in each clue can be anagrammed into one - beginning with the given letter. A hint to the meaning of the anagram is given below the clues.

1. BE + GLOP = G
2. AID + BOLT = T
3. FAD + TEE = D
4. BOB + NOIR = R
5. ARM + LINE = M
6. ARE + CHEST = C
7. RACE + BELT = B
8. LAMP + FORT = P
9. APSE + HINT = T
10. LIFT + VASE = F

HINTS:
1. Animal sound
2. Gossipy newspaper
3. Losing
4. Decorative fabric - often tied in a bow
5. Quartz or feldspar
6. They never prosper
7. Jewelry
8. Political statement of principles
9. Actor or actress
10. Celebration

Answers:

1. GOBBLE
2. TABLOID
3. DEFEAT
4. RIBBON
5. MINERAL
6. CHEATERS
7. BRACELET
8. PLATFORM
9. THESPIAN
10. FESTIVAL