Puzzle #851 • August 29, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
M I L E
Word 1
Nutrient-rich drink produced by mammals
M I L K
Word 2
Assign items an order based on their relative quality
R A N K
Word 3
Where Scrabble tiles may sit before they're played
R A C K
Word 4
Ice skating venue
R I N K
Word 5
Relative of the weasel
M I N K
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
R A C E
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for a running competition that might take about four minutes for elite athletes to complete. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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