Missing Link hints for No. 1

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• Word 2 of 7 · 3 letters · comes after RAIN Knot with two loops
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  B _ _
• Word 3 of 7 · 3 letters Worn with a suit; even score
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  _ I _
• Word 4 of 7 · 5 letters Pause from work; to shatter
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  _ R _ _ _
• Word 5 of 7 · 4 letters Quick
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  _ A _ _
• Word 6 of 7 · 4 letters · comes before CHAIN What you eat
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  _ _ O _