A HOST OF THEM

Credit: NY Times Crossword - Dec. 29, 1996

B. White (#1 -5)

These nonsense words will make sense when you find the key word.

1. MOCCAPRIDE

2. MISSLOTHG LINK

3. GLUTTONYCERELY YOURS

4. GREEDBAD THE SAILOR

5. ENVYGAPORE

6. BAANGER

7. LUSTGLE

Answers:

1. moccaSIN

2. misSINg Link

3. SINcerely Yours

4. SINbad the Sailor

5. SINgapore

6. baSIN

7. SINgle