No trickery here - just ten 'cons' that need another word after them to make them 'long cons'.

-1.CON + going down = patronizing.

-2.CON + an arrangement = outcome.

-3. CON + guide = consider.

-4.CON + not permanent = present-day.

-5.CON + established = bewildered.

6.CON + organisation = alliance

-7.CON + farm vehicle = builder.

8.CON + a helping of food = using frugally.

-9.CON + testimonial = chip in.

-10.CON + horse's home = police officer.

10- constable

morning !

Morning niteowl, good answer.

1. condescending

1. Condescending - Hi Curly

Bernie

Thanks Flo. Hi Bernie, Flo beat beat you by 1 minute, try again.

2. consequence

7. contractor
Morning curly

Thanks. Hi Gerry.

9 - contribute

5. confounded

Morning curly,

Thanks. Hi Gail.

3. Contemplate

Bonne réponse.

4. contemporary

Good one Marian.

8. conserving

6. confederation

Thanks.