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How many eight-letter words can you think of in which the first four letters are the same as the last four? Use the following clues to help you.

1. Dog breed

2. Spicy North African dish

3. Vitamin deficiency disease

4. Bird of prey

5. Samoan garment

6. Narcotic plant

7. Kind of fish

8. Excessive knickknacks and decorations

Answers:

1. Chowchow

2. Couscous

3. Beriberi

4. Caracara

5. Lavalava

6. Kavakava

7. Mahimahi

8. Froufrou