THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2023/03/05/1161192410/sunday-puzzle-in-reverse
On air challenge: Today’s puzzle is called “Reversible Words.” I’m going to give you clues for two compound words. Switch the order of the parts of one to get the other.
1. Bit of movie filming that ends up not being used / Dining option at a restaurant
2. Aching head on the morning after / Place for a gutter on a house
3. Breakfast item you put maple syrup on / Bakery container
4. $10 bill, in slang / Cutting tool that needs two hands
5. Decline in economic activity / Refusal
6. Distract from thinking about the immediate issue / Spectator area immediately next to where horses race
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