WORD + WORD = NEW WORD XXIV

Each clue below contains the definitions of two words which can be combined to form a third, unrelated word, without any re-arrangement of the letters. 

1. Unadorned + A little argument

 

2. Old, as bread + Close companion

 

3. A month + Having to do with the mouth

 

4. Not promising, as a situation + Tennis coup

 

5. Unkind word for over-weight + One on your side

 

6. Pleasant + Ubiquitous men's accessories

7. Golf gadget + Word ignored in alphabetizing

 

8. Place for a corned beef sandwich + Criticize harshly

9. Word often used when referring to yourself  + Side away from the wind

10. Manner, way, or fashion of doing something + Fixed price for a  service

 

Answers:

 

1. PLAIN + TIFF = PLAINTIFF

2. STALE + MATE = STALEMATE

3. MAY + ORAL = MAYORAL

4. GRIM + ACE = GRIMACE

5. FAT + ALLY = FATALLY

6. NICE + TIES = NICETIES

7. TEE + THE = TEETHE

8. DELI + BERATE = DELIBERATE

9. ME + LEE = MELEE

10. MODE + RATE = MODERATE 

 

Credit:

1-6: June Boggs