From a group of three words, choose two words that can be combined and rearranged into a word which is related to the remaining word of that group. A question mark after a clue indicates wordplay or trickery is afoot

For example, LEG--MEEK--NET, combine and rearrange the words LEG and NET into GENTLE which is a synonym of MEEK.



= 1. TRADE ACTION COUP
= 2. HEW PRIM CRY
= 3. PEG SLIM SEE
= 4. SIP VOW MORE
= 5. STEM VENT ROBE
= 6. NIB ASSET CRIB
= 7. NOVA NOVEL INVITE
8. HOST TUMULT DIE
= 9. REBATE TOIL ERASE
= 10. LEAP DUE BAY
= 11. GRIT CURE AGO
= 12. TAG IN HIGH

1. occupation (trade)

9. obliterate (erase)

10. payable (due)

3. Glimpse (see) - Hi Soot

Bernie

Hi Bernie! You, manXman, OldBroad and Michele are spot on!

2. whimper (cry)

5. vestment (robe)

4 - sip + more = promise ; vow

12. giant (high)

6. bassinet (crib)

Great solves manXman, OldBroad, Michele, Flotsam and OrleansBelle

7. innovative (novel)

11. courage (grit)

Good solves Michele and manXman ... have a great day!

8. multitude (host) Hi soot

Hi manXman ... nice finish!