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To you, rude would I never be, Though I flag my tongue for all to see.
A close relative of ketchup that people often spread on their dog.
What two animals do you take to bed with you?
What always goes to bed with its shoes on?
A spent round or a slimy critter.
The 8 of us go forth and not back to protect our king from a foe's attack. What am I?