Question

Each line is a valid five lettered word with first and last letters missing.The same missing letter appears both at the start and at the end.Also,the missing letters form a five letter word when read downwards,either left or right.
find the missing five letter word:
--O M I --
--E V E --
--R O M --
--O A K --
--A T C -

Answer 1

Answer:

COMIC

LEVEL

AROMA

SOAKS

HATCH

When read downwards (left or right), the missing letters form the word "CLASH".