Puzzle #582 • December 3, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
L I F E
Word 1
In need of directions
L O S T
Word 2
Ski ___ (way to get up a mountain)
L I F T
Word 3
Series of ranked items, like a top-ten
L I S T
Word 4
Trench of water surrounding a castle
M O A T
Word 5
Lion's share
M O S T
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
B O A T
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Compound word for a rescue craft on ships in case of emergency. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Tap to reveal frame clue