NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle
November 6, 2010
Will Shortz (adapted)

Each of the five words below can be followed by a different word, but according to the same pattern. Can you determine the pattern and find the words?

1. TRAFFIC
2. ELECTRIC
3. NETHER
4. RADIO
5. SOCIO-ECONOMIC

HINTS:
#1: With the new word, each expression will be a familiar two-word phrase.
#2: The new words are formed by using certain letters from the clue words.

Answer:

Each clue word can be followed by a new word beginning with the last letter of the clue word and ending with the first letter of the clue word:

1. TRAFFIC COURT
2. ELECTRIC CHARGE
3. NETHER REGION
4. RADIO OPERATOR
5. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CLASS 

SEE ALSO first part of this puzzle - posted 1-11-17