Puzzle #842 • August 20, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
C A S E
Word 1
“You're way off the ___” (far from accurate)
M A R K
Word 2
Large barrel-shaped container for wine or other liquids
C A S K
Word 3
Type of meat served at a pig roast
P O R K
Word 4
What a superhero wears to protect their other identity
M A S K
Word 5
Grassy area for public enjoyment
P A R K
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
W O R K
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A compound word for what a detective or government employee takes on. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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