Fill the blanks with the same three-letter word to complete five common words.

1. _ _ _ VE

2. _ _ _ AT

3. _ _ _ ET

4. _ _ _ OM

5. _ _ _ RY

 

Answers:

 

The missing word is CAR:

 

1. CARVE

2. CARAT (a unit of weight in precious gems)

3. CARET (^)

4. CAROM (bounce off of something)

5. CARRY