MIND FLEXERS XLVII

Answer each clue by matching it with one of the choices below. The relationships are disguised by double meanings and/or altered spacing within words. The choices are in random order.

1. Apple variety

2. Far from forward

3. Casting requirement

4. A united state

5. Junk in the ocean

6. Diamond division

7. Game that might involve drawing

8. Bible fans

9. One who's about to go out

10. Something that may be sacrificed at the altar

CHOICES:

a. Inning

b. IMAC

c. Palm fronds

d. Boat

e. Rod

f. Maiden name

g. Shy

h. Sleepyhead

i. Matrimony

j. Poker

Answers:

 

1. b - IMAC

2. g - Shy

3. e - Rod (fishing)

4. i - Matrimony

5. d - Boat

6. a - Inning (baseball)

7. j - Poker

8. c - Palm fronds

9. h - Sleepyhead

10. f - Maiden name

 

Credits:

5-7: Alan Arbesfeld

        WSJ Crossword

        September 19, 2020

8-10: Caitlin Reid and Erik Agard

          NY Times Crossword

          September 11, 2020