Place the same pair of letters, in the same order, on each set of blanks to complete a common word. For example, given EGO_ _ S_ _ C, the answer would be EGOTISTIC.

1. B_ _ DST_ _D
2. SQU_ _G_ _
3. D_ _ GU_ _ E
4. _ _ ST_ _ NE
5. C_ _ SS_ _ ADS
6. DI_ _ RU_ _
7. _ _ N _ _ CT
8. _ _ AT_ _ N

Answers:

1. BANDSTAND
2. SQUEEGEE
3. DISGUISE
4. POSTPONE
5. CROSSROADS
6. DISTRUST
7. CONCOCT
8. HEATHEN