Semordnilaps are words that spell each other in reverse. Example: "Forwards I am measured in minutes and hours; backwards I produce something (e.g. heat). What am I?" Answer: "Time emit". Have fun!

-1.Forwards I am overworked and strained; backwards I am yummy dishes to end your meal. What am I? 8 letters

-2.Forwards I am worn by young babies (US term); backwards I am a favor that has been returned (verbal form). What am I? 6

-3.Forwards I am a state of mind or demeanor; backwards I am a dreadful fate. What am I? 4

-4.Forwards I am a male guard; backwards I am a badge used to identify someone. What am I? 7

-5.Forwards I am neither fully open nor closed; backwards I am a Hindu ruler (alternative spelling). What am I? 4

-6.Forwards I am an attack with a knife; backwards I am small flying animals (plural). What am I? 4

7.Forwards I am fabric used for jeans; backwards I have been extracted from the ground (verbal form). What am I? 5

-8.Forwards I am burning flames (plural); backwards I am a decorative stroke on a letter. What am I? 5

-9.Forwards I am utensils used for soup (plural); backwards I pry into others' business (third person verbal form). What am I? 6

10.Forwards I am black and white seabirds (plural); backwards I am also a seabird, this time brown and gray (UK/Aus/NZ name). What am I? 4

1. Stressed / Desserts - Hi Curly, nice puzzle

Bernie

1 stressed/desserts

I didn't know there was a word to describe these.

2. Diaper/repaid

Good morning. Good answers.

Try another one flotsam.

Thanks Bernie.

9. Spoons Snoops
Morning curly

Hi Gerry. Thanks.

4. gateman/nametag

6. stab bats

Morning curly,

8. fires serif

5 - ajar, raja

Merci. Bonjour Gail.

3. mood/doom

Thanks Marian.

7 - denim mined

10. auks/skua

Good answers.