Each letter below will answer one of the clues that follow, according to some word magic. Can you figure out the trick?

F
K
L
M
P
R
S
W

Clues (in random order):

Connect
Split second
Kind of fur
Knot, as in a hose
Kitchen feature
Stool pigeon
Medium rare
Skating locale

HINT:
The trick has to do with missing letters.

Answer:

The letters INK can be added to the single letters to form words which answer the clues.

1. Connect - Link
2. Split second - Wink
3. Kind of fur - Mink
4. Knot, as in a hose - Kink
5. Kitchen feature - Sink
6. Stool pigeon - Fink
7. Medium rare - Pink
8. Skating locale - Rink

Credit: NY Times Crossword
July 2, 2015
Timothy Polin
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