Puzzle #667 • February 26, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
M A L I
Word 1
Body of water that protects a castle
M O A T
Word 2
Have a casual conversation
C H A T
Word 3
Grain used in brewing beer
M A L T
Word 4
Lose a layer of feathers or scales (in British English, shed a “u” like a layer of letters to get the intended entry)
M O L T
Word 5
Apply with a layer of paint
C O A T
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
C H A D
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two African nations separated by Niger.
Tap to reveal frame clue