Puzzle #857 • September 4, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
D R O P
Word 1
Section of a roller coaster that may be particularly exciting or scary to ride around
L O O P
Word 2
Treasure found in a dungeon
L O O T
Word 3
Plant grown for human consumption
C R O P
Word 4
Black powder in a chimney
S O O T
Word 5
Where chickens live
C O O P
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
S H O T
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for a tennis stroke that lands the ball near the net. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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