Feeling speedy?

I think today's Brain Bender is first come fist serve. Ready? Here we go!

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What three letters can be placed in the blanks below to make five different words?

___TAKE
___CHIEF
___LAY
___PLACE
___SING

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I am up to my eyeballs for the rest of the afternoon so have fun! As always, answers to follow in the comments.....

Update: Today's official smartypants is OddyBobo! Whoohoo!