SYNONYM/ANAGRAM CCXXXI

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. RICE + RIFT = T

2. GILT + WHIT = T

3. MAID + PLOT = D

4. CLAN + RAID = C

5. COPY + HINT = H 

6. ELSE + ARCS = C

7. GNAT + OPEN = P

8. ACHY + HINT = H 

9. GRIM + LOAD = M 

10. PIVOT + WINE = V 

11. NOOK + UPSET = O 

12. ACRE + LANCE = C

 

Meanings of the anagrams: 

1. Really great

2. Evening

3. Statesman

4. Type of bird and number

5. Mesmerizing

6. Not paying close attention

7. Dept. of Defense HQ

8. Flower of mythology

9. Flower

10. Opinion

11. Candid

12. Like some sales

 

Answers:

 

1. TERRIFIC

2. TWILIGHT

3. DIPLOMAT

4. CARDINAL

5. HYPNOTIC

6. CARELESS

7. PENTAGON

8. HYACINTH

9. MARIGOLD

10. VIEWPOINT

11. OUTSPOKEN

12. CLEARANCE