The following words have something in common that has to do with their sound. What is it?

1. LOW
2. POUR
3. MAN
4. TRACK
5. TEN
6. JUNK
7.  STAY

HINT:
With the exception of TEN and MAN, the spelling of each clue word will change.

Answer:

After adjustments for spelling (except for TEN and MAN), each clue word can be followed by the sound SHUN - spelled either SION or TION:

1. LOTION
2. PORTION
3. MANSION
4. TRACTION
5. TENSION
6. JUNCTION
7. STATION 

Credit: NY Times Crossword
July 3, 2016
Samuel A. Donalson
SHUNNED