I thought that was a _________

What, aregatta?No, those are the things that let the rain drain off the roof or sidewalk.

Aha! I see that you’re confused, because a

gutter

is what women used to wear (maybe still do) to hold their hosiery in place

No, you’re thinking of the economic system where I trade you pelts for coal, or some similar trade.

Wrong! That’s what they use churns to produce

No, it’s what you do when you’re cold or scared.

Oh so close! It’s those wooden or metal dohickeys by the window intended for storm protection

No, that’s a faux-rap Stones song from the '80s.

Isn’t it how you distribute grass seeds or other small seeds?

Did I break it?

Not broken, just confused. A spreader is what you use to turn sensitive documents into unreadable strips of paper.

Oh, the thing that makes a ship turn left or right?

Thanks for getting it rolling again. To clarify those unspoilered posts before this one, here’s how I saw the progression since the last spoiler:

gutter - garter - barter - butter - shudder - shutter - shattered - scattered (which you see as spreader)

But your

shredder

ought to be the piece(s) of paper you send to a friend or loved one or business with stuff you want to say on it/them

Maybe by

rudder

you mean that sort of complexion that drunks have

No, that’s what happens to a nail when you leave it out in the rain.

Wrong again. All we are is _______ in the wind…dude.

You mean what happens when you blow a balloon up too much?

I think you and I (see my post above yours) are thinking of the same thing, only we both have it wrong. It’s one of the seven deadly sins.

No, lust is the bad part of pizza you either leave or finish really quick. Unless it’s covered in garlic or something of course.

I thought that was the popular TV show on ABC

I’m so sorry to have to say, but

crust

is that stuff you get under your nails