SYNONYM/ANGAGRAM CXCIX

The two words in each clue can be anagrammed into one - beginning with the given letter. The meanings of the anagrams are given below the clues.

1. LOST + SNIPE = P 

2. NEON + SLICE = I

3. TART + GUIDE = G 

4. CITE + CHART = A

5. REAL + SHARE = G 

6. POET + MARRY = T

7. POUR + STEAM = M 

8. BANE + GROOM = B

Meanings of the anagrams:

1. Inane

2. Rudeness

3. Thankfulness

4. Builder with a degree

5. Practice

6. For the time being

7. Build a better one - to be successful

8. "Return to me."

Answers:

 

1. POINTLESS

2. INSOLENCE

3. GRATITUDE

4. ARCHITECT

5. REHEARSAL

6. TEMPORARY

7. MOUSETRAP

8. BOOMERANG