Beat
Beat verb - To strike repeatedly.
Tic
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Tic-Tac-Dough had a "Dragon Finder's Game," where two audience members were invited to play either an uncompleted "Beat the Dragon" bonus game (if won), or a new board if the game ended in a loss.
Source: Padding - Exact Words: The squirrel says you have to get three-in-a-row to beat him at Tic Tac Toe.
Source: Video Game / Candy box! - The original "Beat the Dragon" Bonus Round involved contestants looking for a hidden tic-tac-toe among four X's and four O's on the game board while avoiding the Dragon.
Source: Retired Game Show Element
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