OPPORTUNITY COMES KNOCKING
Credit: NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle
Will Shortz - Nov. 6, 2010  (adapted)

Each clue word below can be paired with a longer word that begins the last letter of the clue, and ends with the first letter of the clue - forming a common phrase.

For example, given the clue OP, the answer would be PHOTO OP - a phrase beginning with P and ending with O.

1. EGG
2. DOG
3. CUP or CAP
4. LAP
5. DAYS
6. CHARGE
7. REGION
8. COURT

Answers:

1. GOOSE EGG
2. GUARD DOG
3. PLASTIC CUP or CAP
4. LAP POOL
5. SALAD DAYS
6. ELECTRIC CHARGE
7. NETHER REGION
8. TRAFFIC COURT