The 1st word’s last two letters are the same as the first two letters of the 2nd word, and the 2nd word’s last two letters are the same as the first two letters of the 3rd word.
1. it goes “pop” / joint / it goes “who”
2. last / except / schedule
3. get away / fruit / angel
4. indistinct / capricious / bread
1. weasel / elbow / owl
2. final / albeit / itinerary
3. escape / peach / cherub
4. unclear / arbitrary / rye