What do the following words have in common?

1. HOT

2. TURN

3. WHITE

4. BLACK

5. EMPTY

6. TENNIS

7. STUFFED 

Answer:

 

Each word can be followed by an article of clothing to make a familiar two-word phrase:

 

1. HOT PANTS

2. TURNCOAT

3. WHITE HAT*

4. BLACK TIE*

5. EMPTY SUIT**

6. TENNIS SHOE

7. STUFFED SHIRT

 

* Clues 3 and 4 are inter-chabgable

** An "empty suit" is a person with little or no substance or personality.