MISSING LINK CCIX

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. Fall..........Note..........Light
2. Corn..........Bible..........Safety
3. Back..........Flood..........Card
4. Work..........Sport..........Spirit
5. Stone..........Shine..........Beam
6. Food..........Floor..........Breeze
7. Box..........Agent..........Release
8. Mustard..........Cord..........Deck

Answers:

1. Foot
2. Belt
3. Flash
4. Team
5. Moon
6. Sea
7. Press
8. Things you can cut