ECHO SYSTEM VII

GAMES Magazine

October, 2007

Stephen Sniderman

Can you think of an adjective-noun phrase that answers the clue, such that the noun is a perfect echo of the final syllable or syllables of the adjective, even though the spelling may be different? For example, a finished fold would be a complete pleat. A harmless baseball squad would be a benign nine.

1. Clumsy term

2. X-rated view

3.Wonderful fruit

4. Adorable jewelry

5. Late-arriving help

6. Despondent Lassie

7. Rutty thoroughfare

8. Exquisite seasoning

9. Little-known remedy

10. Unexciting rendezvous

11. Up-to-date tea/coffee container 

Answers:

 

1. Awkward word

2. Obscene scene

3. Sublime lime 

4. Endearing earring 

5. Delayed aid

6. Melancholy collie 

7. Furrowed road

8. Superb herb

9. Obscure cure

10. Sedate date

11. Modern urn