SYNONYM/ANAGRAM L

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. US + LICE = S
2. PI + TOGS = S
3. ON + CALF = F
4. MUD + STAR = M
5. HEN + TREAT = T
6. OAT + CELL = C
7. NET + CHARM = M
8. MAP + EVENT = P
9. HOLE + CAR = C
10. ROCK + STEP = S

HINTS:
1. It might be used in gold panning
2. Faucet cousin
3. Animal
4. Condiment
5. Scare
6. File in order
7. Shopkeeper
8. Sidewalk
9. Music
10. Projection on a wheel

Answers:

1. SLUICE
2. SPIGOT
3. FALCON
4. MUSTARD
5. THREATEN
6. COLLATE
7. MERCHANT
8. PAVEMENT
9. CHORALE
10. SPROCKET