Puzzle #578 • November 29, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
G R A S S
Word 1
Billies and nannies
G O A T S
Word 2
Alumni, for short
G R A D S
Word 3
Footwear for cowboys or cowgirls
B O O T S
Word 4
Vessels that usually have female names
B O A T S
Word 5
Urges on with a prod
G O A D S
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
R O O T S
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two-word phrase for the rank and file of an organization, who work at ground level to grow a foundation. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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