MIND FLEXERS XCIV

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. Bad lighting

2. Country album

3. It may hold up the work

4. Big cheese in Athens

5. Sticking point

6. Chain with links

7. Main force

8. Good spellers

9. Well-groomed one

10. Labrador retriever

11. Staying power

12. Service award

CHOICES:

a. Armada

b. Thorn

c. Atlas

d. Tenure

e. Feta

f. Bride

g. Arson

h. Tip

i. IHOP

j. Dog catcher

k. Easel

l. Witches

Answers:

 

1. g - Arson 

2. c - Atlas

3. k - Easel

4. e - Feta

5. b - Thorn

6. i - IHOP (sausages)

7. a - Armada (main - sea)

8. l - Witches

9. f - Bride

10. j - Dog catcher

11. d - Tenure

12. h - Tip

 

Credits:

1-4: Alan Olschwang 

5-6: Nora Pearlstone

7: Lila Cherry