Puzzle #781 • June 20, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
M A S K
Word 1
Choose among options
P I C K
Word 2
Complete absence, as of a quality
L A C K
Word 3
Element of a project that must be completed
T A S K
Word 4
Affix to the wall with a small pin
T A C K
Word 5
Small taste of an ice cream cone
L I C K
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
P U C K
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Something an ice hockey goalie wears, and something an ice hockey goalie tries to block. Keep in mind: the first word may be on the bottom.
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