SYNONYM/ANAGRAM LXXII

COUNTRIES II

 

Each clue below contains two words or phrases. Find a single-word synonym for each word or phrase. Then combine the letters of the two synonyms and anagram them to get the name of a country. For example, given the clue words/phrases DISTINCTIVE PERIOD - MOST IMPORTANT, the synonyms could be ERA - MAIN. Combing the letters of these two words and anagramming them gives ARMENIA. The first answer set gives the two synonyms, and the second set gives the name of the country.

1. Writing fluid + Noodles

2. Indefinite article + Showing high morals and ideals

3. Fall behind + "Have you _____ that movie?"

4. Powerful storm + Something we can't live without 

5. Kid or tease in a fun way + A Star Wars Princess

6. A brown one may hold your lunch +  Goal

7. Cream cheese go-with + Ranch helpers

8. Damage + More than several

9. Most significant + Deception or trick

10. CB radio nickname + Strict/serious

First answer set - Synonyms:

 

1. INK + PASTA

2. AN + NOBLE

3. LAG + SEEN

4. GALE + AIR

5. RIB + LEIA

6. BAG + AIM

7. BAGEL + HANDS

8. RAM + MANY

9. MAIN + RUSE

10. HANDLE + STERN

 

Second answer set - Names of the countries:

 

1. INK + PASTA = PAKISTAN

2. AN + NOBLE = LEBANON

3. LAG + SEEN = SENEGAL

4. GALE + AIR = ALGERIA

5. RIB + LEIA + LIBERIA

6. BAG + AIM = GAMBIA

7. BAGEL + HANDS = BANGLADESH

8. RAM + MANY = MYANMAR

9. MAIN + RUSE = SURINAME

10. HANDLE + STERN = NETHERLANDS