Strictly Speaking

The clues in 1-10 all define words in obscure ways. A-J contains the actual definitions or descriptions of the words. Determine the real words and match them with the similar-sounding descriptions. Example: “Set of twelve” (dozen) would match with “meditate” (do Zen). Please explain your answers.

-1. Iranian ruler smiles broadly
-2. Stick to
-3. Fib capability
-4. Toss pollen collector
-5. Large hairpiece
-6. A rowing team
-7. Couple assistance
-8. Knight tantrums
-9. Total muck
-10. Paddle child

-a. debt
-b. procession
-c. overindulgences
-d. important person
-e. tropical flower
-f. mortifies
-g. vestibule
-h. regard
-i. accumulate
-j. massless quark binder

9h. admire - add mire


Love these, Sue

1F - Shah grins - chagrins

3a. Liability - Lie ability

Bernie

4g. lob bee - lobby

7.b. = pair aid = parade (procession)

10e. oar kid - orchid

5d. Big wig/big-wig

2i - adhere/add here

Very well done! Lady K, you're on the right track.

6i. Accrue - A crew

Good one, Koala!

8/c surfeits - sir fits

2j. gluon (glue on)

Perfection!