Puzzle #786 • June 25, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
G O A L
Word 1
Serving vessel for sauce or gravy shaped like a watercraft
B O A T
Word 2
Play, as a drum
B E A T
Word 3
Sound from a microwave after cooking is complete
B E E P
Word 4
Bearded farm animal
G O A T
Word 5
Red edible root, or sugar source
B E E T
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
K E E P
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A compound word meaning to defend a scoring area in a sporting match. Note: The first word may be at the bottom.
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