TWO-WORD SYNONYM PHRASES

Use the hints to think of common 2-word phrases in which both words are synonyms or closely related. For example, Exhausted look - P & W, would be PALE & WAN

1. Invalid - N & V

2. Unique - O & O

3. Energy - V & V

4. Assist in a crime - A & A 

5. Have a tantrum - R & R

6. Healthy - H & H

7. Woe is me - A & A

8. In control - C C & C

9. In shreds  T & T

10. Total destruction W & R

11. Out of breath sounds - H & P

12. Reliable - T & T

13. Calmness - P & Q

14. Sounds of pain - M & G

15. All inclusive - E & E

16. Main, primary - F & F

17. Distances, progress L & B

18. Little bits - D & D

19. Just, even-handed - F & S

20. Aims, goals - I & P

 

Answers:

 

1. Null & void  

2. One & only

3. Vim & vigor

4. Aid & abet

5. Rant & rave

6. Hale & hearty

7. Alas & alack

8. Calm, cool, & collected

9. Tattered & torn

10. Wrack & ruin  

11. Huff & puff

12. Tried & true

13. Peace & quiet

14. Moan & groan

15. Each & every

16. First & foremost

17. Leaps & bounds

18. Dribs & drabs

19. Fair & square

20. Intents & purposes  

 

Credit: 

Idea and 1-4: John Dunn

                        Wall Street Journal Crossword

                         March 9, 2026