Last week’s and this week’s mutterings (when it says _____, I think _____):

1. Las Vegas :: Poker.
2. Linus :: Snoopy.
3. Struck :: Star.
4. Movie :: Theater.
5. Anxious :: Medicine.
6. Bandit :: Robber.
7. Picks :: Guitar.
8. Lasso :: Cowboy.
9. Dinner :: Mashed potatoes.
10. Bargain :: Dollar store.

1. Inaugural :: Election.
2. Pledge :: Of Allegiance.
3. String :: Cheese.
4. Trot :: Horse.
5. Fitness :: Center.
6. Cinder :: Block.
7. Edge :: Car.
8. 31 :: Candles.
9. Blue :: Da Ba Dee.
10. Leather :: Couch.