THE LAST WORD I
Credit: GAMES Magazine
Apr/May 1987
Lee Newman

Each word in the list below shares a common factor with every other word. If you can determine that factor, you'll be able to choose which one of the three additional words belongs in the list.

Marine
Octopus
Jungle
Decent
Apricot
Septic

A. Danger
B. Novice
C. Forgetful

Answer: 

Novice
Each word begins with the abbreviation of a calendar month. 

NOTE: See also THE LAST WORD II - posted January 17. 2016