Where is Otis?

I sent him PMs - but he did not respond this time.
 
I'm having issues with Internet access, and I'm thoroughly enjoying my lack of motivation to do anything about 'em.

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… missing his word puzzles.
For you, from a Mensa-puzzles calendar:

FOLLOW THE LEADER
The three words in each row can all precede the same word to form three common phrases or compound words. Those three answer words can then precede the same word to form three more common phrases or compound words. Can you get them all?

1. earth, den, surrogate ___________
2. dance, hardwood, ocean ___________
3. error, instant, text ___________

Final word: ___________


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Welcome back Otis! I was hoping you hadn't used up all your nine lives!! ???
mother, floor, message, board
 
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