Compound Couples
Compound words are pairings of existing words; e.g. brainstorm. Each word affects the overall meaning.
Some word pairs can be compounded in two ways. Use the given clues to find these "compound couples".
** EXAMPLE **
short range firearm & the blast from a firearm [7]
= shotgun & gunshot
** CLUES **
1. pass & company merger [8]
2. escape & the start of a war [8]
3. delay & maintain [6]
4. shelf set & detective's diary [8]
** HINT **
You will find sentences in which the Compound Couples can be placed.
Check Braingle.com for the answer.
Compound words are pairings of existing words; e.g. brainstorm. Each word affects the overall meaning.
Some word pairs can be compounded in two ways. Use the given clues to find these "compound couples".
** EXAMPLE **
short range firearm & the blast from a firearm [7]
= shotgun & gunshot
** CLUES **
1. pass & company merger [8]
2. escape & the start of a war [8]
3. delay & maintain [6]
4. shelf set & detective's diary [8]
** HINT **
You will find sentences in which the Compound Couples can be placed.
Check Braingle.com for the answer.
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