Anagrams of: BIRTHPANGS_

• mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects

• atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

• confusion characterized by lack of clarity

• become hazy, dull, or cloudy

• harass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks, as in military institutions

• solder together by using hard solder with a high melting point

• A hero or champion, especially as a Muslim against non-Muslims; often used as a title.

• mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects

• (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon

• an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret

• one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians

• A hero or champion, especially as a Muslim against non-Muslims; often used as a title.

• the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)

• English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)

• a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face

• the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home