Puzzle #809 • July 18, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
V O T E R
Word 1
Ends of a magnetic field, such as Earth's North and South
P O L E S
Word 2
Electricity, for example
P O W E R
Word 3
Bluffing game played around a table at a casino
P O K E R
Word 4
One who makes a commitment, as a bride or groom on their wedding day
V O W E R
Word 5
Prods, as with a stick or finger
P O K E S
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
P O L L S
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two words: the first a person in the electorate, and the second the surveys that sample opinions from the electorate before an election. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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