Compound Words: 8 Pairs Waiting for the Missing Link

Good morning! Today’s puzzle has eight word pairs, and each pair is missing a single word in the middle. The right word ends the first part and begins the second, so take your time and say both out loud.

Today's compound words

Find the one word that finishes the first part and starts the second.

TOOTH ___ POCKET
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DOOR ___ BOY
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BOOK ___ STUDY
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BLUE ___ PICKER
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FOOT ___ LADDER
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SPIDER ___ SITE
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HOME ___ BOOK
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RAIL ___ MAP
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How to Play

Read the two word parts, then think of one word that fits between them.
Type it in the box and press Check. Capital letters don’t matter.
Hint offers a clue, and Show answer reveals the word. Your progress is saved on this device.

A Handy Trick for Compound Words

Try the first half with the missing word on its own, then the missing word with the second half. If both sound like real words, you’ve found it. Compound words are one of English’s favorite shortcuts, and many of them are older than most of us can remember.