Puzzle #596 • December 17, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
C H I N A
Word 1
Dimes, pence, paisa, etc.
C O I N S
Word 2
Works overly hard
T O I L S
Word 3
Where beards grow
C H I N S
Word 4
You may pay them when crossing some bridges
T O L L S
Word 5
Spirals around, as a metal spring
C O I L S
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
D O L L S
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word plural phrase for porcelain figurines. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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