The same three letters, in the same, consecutive order will complete the partial words below. The three letters make a word in their right, although it is one used informally.

1. CO _ _ _

2. O _ _ _ T

3. LA _ _ _

4. HA _ _ _ TY 

 

HINT:

First letter: U

 

Answer:

 

The three letters are UGH:

 

1. COUGH

2. OUGHT

3. LAUGH

4. HAUGHTY