Puzzle #461 • August 4, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
G O L F
Word 1
A blunder or screw-up
G O O F
Word 2
Part of a horse's foot
H O O F
Word 3
Sound from an owl
H O O T
Word 4
To give something a try, or "give it a ___."
S H O T
Word 5
Chimney residue
S O O T
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
S H O E
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word footwear worn when playing 18 holes. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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