Stand-Ins

Example:
A curt word can start an argument.
CURT WORD = BURT WARD
(Portrayer of Robin on the "Batman" TV series.)

• Clicking on the plus sign will give you a clue.
• Clicking on the number sign will show you which two words to use.
• Clicking on the equals sign will reveal THE ANSWER.

Note:
I will add new ones as they pop into my little head.

+   #   =   At the beach, we saw sand dollars, manta, clams, crabs, and starfish.
+   #   =   For his daily good deed, scout Tommy helped me with yard work.
+   #   =   For maintenance on our two-story inn, ladders were a necessity.
+   #   =   George wore some dandy gloves with his foppish coat.
+   #   =   He plays tennis badly, hitting ball after ball over the fence.
+   #   =   His date was a big-smiled, leggy, flaming redhead.
+   #   =   I broke three toe bones while kickboxing.
+   #   =   If his bite is worse than his bark, train him better!
+   #   =   In terms of peerage rank, baron is below viscount.
+   #   =   It still hurts, but it's not as sore as it was.
+   #   =   My toy collection consists of one yoyo, one dreidel, and three marbles.
+   #   =   Of all olympic games, pole vaulting is my favorite.
+   #   =   Peanut butter and grape jelly make great sandwiches.
+   #   =   She likes all things feline: lion, tiger, or pussycat.
+   #   =   Sheila speaks in a slow whine when she gets tired.
+   #   =   Some students find math hard but excel in the arts.
+   #   =   The trail consisted of two bare ruts where grass used to be.
+   #   =   Their place is known as "Love Shack," "Hickey House," and "Kissing Kastle."
+   #   =   To build a better barn, start with better materials.
+   #   =   Usually, a manicurist won't loan emery boards or clippers to customers.
+   #   =   Well, was it a boy bear or a girl bear?

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