SYNONYM/ANAGRAM CCCXLI

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. TRY + WHO = W

2. BED + TEA = D

3. MUD + TIE = T

4. LID + LIST = D

5. LET + WISH = W 

6. EAR + VENT = V

7. TERN + TRIPE = I 

8. REIN + FORGE = F

9. CREST + YEAR = S

10. STAR + CHORE = O 

 

Meanings of the anagrams:

1. Of value

2. Formal argument

3. Boredom

4. Purify

5. Shrill sound

6. Soldier after service 

7. Translate

8. Outsider

9. Amanuensis

10. Musical ensemble 

 

Answers:

 

1. WORTHY

2. DEBATE

3. TEDIUM

4. DISTILL

5. WHISTLE

6. VETERAN

7. INTERPRET

8. FOREIGNER

9. SECRETARY

10. ORCHESTRA