SYNONYM/ANAGRAM XCIV

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. NAP + LICE = P

2. FIN + GROWN = F

3. TOW + GLEAN = E

4. EAST + TULIP = S

5. SLAG + ELITE = L

6. WIRE + PRETTY = T

7. COOP + SIMMER = C

8. DOSE + NUMBER = B

9. CHARM + SLAKE = R

10. LUNGE + RATIO = R

HINTS:

1. Subject of an e.e. cummings poem

2. Unhappy face

3. Stretch

4. Demand

5. Solon's job

6. Computer predecessor

7. Half-way, say

8. Difficult to bear

9. Shabby, in need of repair

10. Rule

Answers:

 

1. PELICAN

2. FROWNING

3. ELONGATE

4. STIPULATE

5. LEGISLATE

6. TYPEWRITER

7. COMPROMISE

8. BURDENSOME

9. RAMSHACKLE

10. REGULATION