As with yesterday's puzzle, "Picture Frame," figuring out today's theme requires an extra step. It is not the word ROOT that is found AROUND each theme answer; it's the ROOT vegetable, BEET.

I enjoy when I need to work to figure out the theme, as it makes for a satisfying, "Aha!" moment when the theme appears. Thank you, Zhouqin, for this enjoyable puzzle.

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