Find the common dictionary word of the designated length that would appear between the two given words. All answers are single or hyphenated words unless indicated. There are no proper nouns or hyphenated words. No fair peeking in a dictionary!

-1. nutcase (10) nutella
-2. sleeve (6) slender
3. grimy (10) grind
4. reincarnate (8) reinforce
5. nodule (4) noggin
6. fairyland (5) fake
7. prescription (7) preserve
8. chunk (6) churlish
9. wrathful (6) wreck
10. chimera (7) chimpanzee

1. nutcracker

2. sleigh

What a cute puzzle, Sue!

Two good starts! Tweens are very popular here in the Garden, Marian.

3. grinch