SYNONYM/ANAGRAM CCXVIII

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles

August, 2021

 

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. TIN + ARE = R

2. CAP + LID = P

3. THE + SALT = S

4. SET + HERB = S

5. AMID + PLOT = D

6. NOSE + SPIDER = D

7. DOUR + ASSIST = D

8. GIRL + MAGPIE = P

9. CLOT + SUNTAN = C

10. LIFT + ENCORE = R

 

Meanings of the anagrams:

1. Body part

2. Calm

3. Furtive behavior

4. Frozen treat

5. Ambassador, for one

6. Economic or mental condition

7. Causing great damage

8. Mecca might be its destination

9. Advisor

10. Thoughtful moment, perhaps

 

Answers:

 

1. RETINA

2. PLACID

3. STEALTH

4. SHERBET

5. DIPLOMAT

6. DEPRESSION

7. DISASTROUS

8. PILGRIMAGE

9. CONSULTANT

10. REFLECTION