SYNONYM/ANAGRAM CCLXVIII

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

1. BEAU + SLOT = A

2 CLAP + TAUT = C

3. EPIC + VEER = P

4. LAIR + VENT = I

5. RISK + SHIM = S

6. ICON + RIFT = F

7. CENT + NEAR = E

8. BEET + WARD = W 

Meanings of the anagrams:

1. Without question

2. Propel, launch

3. Discern

4. Space

5. Dust up

6. Resistance

7. Door

8. Crash site, perhaps

Answers:

 

1. ABSOLUTE

2. CATAPULT

3. PERCEIVE

4. INTERVAL

5. SKIRMISH

6. FRICTION

7. ENTRANCE

8. WATERBED