WORD + WORD = NEW WORD XXXI

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

1. First note on the musical scale + A bet

 

2. Writing instrument + Say words or phrases over and over 

3. Look over + A level, as of a cake or stadium seats

4. Reasonable and true + Had a meal

5. Hearing organ + Word that indicates something is to follow

6. Greek letter + Cranny partner

7. Bird of the Australian Outback + Tardy

8. Court, romantically + Lion's home

9. Cheapskate + Qualified

10. Woman's clothing staple + Years since birth

Answers:

 

1. DO + WAGER = DOWAGER

2. PEN + CHANT = PENCHANT

3. SCAN + TIER = SCANTIER

4. VALID + ATE = VALIDATE

5. EAR + THEN = EARTHEN

6. CHI + NOOK = CHINOOK

7. EMU + LATE = EMULATE

8. WOO + DEN = WOODEN

9. MISER + ABLE = MISERABLE

10. DRESS + AGE = DRESSAGE