For each clue, find a word that links both the given words to form two longer words or phrases. For example: year-BOOK-case.
Oh, and as usual, all the answers share a common lexical connection

-1. black, skin
-2. after, absorber
-3. gum, shine
-4. spread, music
-5. pawn, lift
-6. bomb, steak
-7. sell, circuit
-8. game, jumper
-9. night, key
-10. hard, shape
-11. plough, ware
-12. card, shod (or shooter)