MISSING LINK XLIX

Each trio of words below shares a Missing Link - that is, its members have something in common, obvious or not. For example, RIVERS, NOSES, & VIOLINS can all have BRIDGES.

1. School..........Gaggle..........Crash
2. Touch..........Flag..........Tackle
3. Counter..........Desk..........Mountain
4. Hook..........Bowl..........Fry
5. Child..........Sound..........Fire
6. Gum..........Mail..........Ear
7. Light..........Weld..........Check
8. Back..........Off..........Stand
9. Hot..........Talking..........Arrow
10. Spinning..........Fifth..........Cart

Answers:

1. Names of animal groups
2. Kinds of football
3. Tops
4. Fish
5. Proof
6. Kinds of drops
7. Spot
8. Kick
9. Kinds of heads
10. Kinds of wheels