COMMON BOND

Dell PennhyPress Variety Puzzles

February, 2025

 

Although the words in each pair in the left-hand column do not seem connected, one word in the right-hand column is related to both words and will form a Common Bond. Match each pair on the left with its Common Bond on the right.

 

1. News/Promise               a. Lift

2. Excite/Blend                  b. Top

3. Barely/Fair                     c. Word

4. Dovetail/Snap                d. Off

5. Outdo/Acme                   e.Click

6. Ride/Boost                      f. Prime

7. Amiss/Away                   g. Stir

8. Best/Prepare                   h. Just 

 

Answer:

 

Each word in the right-hand column is an acceptable definition of both words in one of the pairs in the left-hand column:

 

1. News/Promise - - - c. Word

2. Excite/Blend - - - - g. Stir

3. Barely/Fair - - - - - h. Just

4. Dovetail/Snap - - - e. Click

5. Outdo/Acme - - - - b. Top

6. Ride/Boost - - - - - a. Lift

7. Amiss/Away - - - - d. Off

8. Best/Prepare - - - - f. Prime