Puzzle #850 • August 28, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
J A C K
Word 1
Johann Sebastian ___ (German composer)
B A C H
Word 2
Route from one place to another
P A T H
Word 3
Returned from a trip abroad
B A C K
Word 4
Gently touches, as a pet dog
P A T S
Word 5
Alternative to a shower
B A T H
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
P O T S
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A compound word for what is paid out by slot machines (also known as fruit machines or poker machines). Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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