SYNONYM/ANAGRAM CCLXXXVII

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

1. SEA + GEMS = M

2. TILE + BANG = T

3. GRIP + TRADE = P

4. ARC + GENTLE = R

5. AIR + APPOINT = A

6. ITCH + CANINE = T

7. OCCUR + POISE = P

8. CAUSE + PRIOR = P

9. ALIEN + GLOAT = A

10. MICE + EXTENT = E

11. CLAP + INCOME = C

12. TUNE + FRUGAL = U

 

Meanings of the anagrams:

1. Type of communication

2. Perceptible by touch/real

3. Bird

4. Geometric shape

5. Ghost-like appearance

6. One proficient in the practical application of science

7. Advanced or gifted for one's age

8. Insecure, unstable, likely to fail 

9. Accusation

10. Elation, enthusiasm

11. Co-operation

12. Not appreciative 

Answers:

 

1. MESSAGE

2. TANGIBLE

3. PARTRIDGE

4. RECTANGLE

5. APPARITION

6. TECHNICIAN

7. PRECOCIOUS

8. PRECARIOUS

9. ALLEGATION

10. EXCITEMENT

11. COMPLIANCE

12. UNGRATEFUL