SYNONYM/ANAGRAM CCLXXXIII

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. MAN + RAGA = A

2. EVIL + TA-DA = V

3. PRIME + STING = S

4. FINE + ACCOST = C

5. STEAL + MINER = S

6. INTO + JAR = J

7. MEW + SHOO = S

8. THIN + CLOG = C

9. HOLY + SPARE = H

10. CHESS + SPEED = S

 

Meanings of the anagrams:
1. Squire to risque, for example

2. Confirm as true

3. Time of year

4. Take or seize someone's property under authority

5. Make more efficient

6. He has a lot of keys

7. For a reason that is not known or specified

8. Attire

9. Roughhouse

10. Lost for words, especially as the temporary result of a shock  

Answers:

 

1. ANAGRAM

2. VALIDATE

3. SPRINGTIME

4. CONFISCATE

5. STREAMLINE

6. JANITOR

7. SOMEHOW

8. CLOTHING

9. HORSEPLAY

10. SPEECHLESS