Elimination

HOW TO PLAY

Each of the clues eliminates two words from the list of 37. Find the words that match the clues, cross them off the list and you’ll be left with one word. You can confirm the accuracy of your answer next week.

(a) Struggle in the way!

(b) Two going with stage

(c) For early intake!

(d) Two linked with piece

(e) Merciful ship’s part?

(f) Two associated with pace (g) Evil firm?

(h) Two suggesting wave

(i) Long-service men!

(j) Two synonyms

(k) Precedes a set US answer! (l) Two anagrams

(m) Idea for seascapes?

(n) Two sports

(o) High-voltage colour?

(p) Two words with head

(q) eg Waltzing Matilda?

(r) Two with sharp

1. Bad

2. Old

3. Work

4. Heat

5. Leap

6. Polo

7. Look

8. Food

9. Time

10. Deck

11. Tone

12. Pink

13. Girl

14. Coach

15. Maker

16. Water

17. Lines

18. Crime

19. Street

20. Spring

21. Quarter

22. Dialing

23. Pierces

24. Dancing

25. Endorse

26. Walking

27. Company

28. Recipes

29. Colours

30. Curling

31. Masters

32. Shooter

33. Shocking

34. Fighting

35. Whispers

36. Breakfast

37. Retainers