SYNONYM/ANAGRAM XLII

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. RED + NOSE = E
2. PER + LOAD = L
3. SEX + PANE = E
4. FAT + DUEL = D
5. IMP + HURT = T
6. GAB + RAIN = B
7. NUT + GAME = A
8. ION + GRAIL = O
9. EMU + GRAIN = G
10. NAME + ID = M

HINTS:
1. Support, as a candidate
2. Big cat
3. Vast area
4. Pre-selected option
5. Victory
6. Good deal
7. Add to - to make it better
8. First of its kind
9. Flower
10. Pre-marriage name, for some

Answers:

1. ENDORSE
2. LEOPARD
3. EXPANSE
4. DEFAULT
5. TRIUMPH
6. BARGAIN
7. AUGMENT
8. ORIGINAL
9. GERANIUM
10. MAIDEN