Pattern: Puzzle words that can be synonymous nouns

Step 1: Identify two puzzle words that can be synonymous nouns. This is a New York Times puzzle, so unique, particular synonyms are more likely to be correct than generic and ubiquitous synonyms. As precisely as possible, describe how the two puzzle words can be synonymous nouns.

Examples from prior puzzles:

Puzzle words that can each be a noun meaning “scheme”: PLOT PLOY RUSE TRICK
Puzzle words that can each be a noun meaning “swindler”: CHEAT CROOK QUACK SHARK
Puzzle words that can each be a noun meaning “curmudgeon”: CRAB CRANK GROUCH GRUMP
Puzzle words that can each be a noun meaning “boldness”: GALL GUTS NERVE STONES
Puzzle words that can each be a noun meaning “brief moment”: FLASH JIFFY SECOND WINK
Puzzle words that can each be a noun meaning “comedian’s output”: BIT JOKE ROUTINE SKETCH
Puzzle words that can each be a noun meaning “little bit” in a recipe: DASH DROP PINCH SPLASH
Puzzle words that can each be a noun meaning “darling”: BABY BOO DEAR LOVE
Puzzle words that can each be a noun meaning “paper” in a book: FOLIO LEAF PAGE SHEET
Puzzle words that can each be a noun meaning “sequence”: CHAIN SERIES STRING TRAIN
Puzzle words that can each be a noun meaning “quarrel”: FIGHT ROW SCRAP TIFF
Puzzle words that can each be a noun meaning “portion of profit”: CUT PIECE SHARE TAKE

Step 2: See if other puzzle words can also be synonymous with the puzzle words you’ve identified. Try to arrive at a group of four puzzle words that can be synonymous nouns with each other. This is a New York Times puzzle, so unique, particular synonyms are more likely to be correct than generic and ubiquitous synonyms. If you can’t identify a group of four puzzle words that can be synonymous nouns, start over at Step 1.
