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. Ripped off fur
2. Stage for a big star
3. Floor that's always wet
4. Lovers' lane
5. J.S. and Johann Christian
6. Carpenter's work station
7. Some folks dispense with it
8. Third of three X's
9. Grumpy co-worker
10. Good thing that comes to those who wait

CHOICES:
a. Aisle
b. Sleepy
c. Stole
d. Pez
e. Sea
f. Red giant
g. Tip
h. Mail box
i. Toe
j. Plain sight

Answers:

1. c - Stole (double meaning)
2. f - Red giant
3. e - Sea
4. a - Aisle
5. h - Mail box (male Bachs) 
6. j- Plain sight (plane site)
7. d - Pez (candy dispenser)
8. i - Toe (tic tac toe)
9. b - Sleepy (fellow dwarf)
10. g - Tip (waiter/waitress)

Credits:
1: Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon
2: Claire Rimkus and Erik Agard
4: Merl Reagle
5-6: Jerry Edelstein
7: Henry Hook
10: Mike Shenk