Puzzle #602 • December 23, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
D A T A
Word 1
Judge to be of a certain quality
R A T E
Word 2
Cost of a taxi ride
F A R E
Word 3
Predicted outcome (at least if there is no free will)
F A T E
Word 4
Blaze
F I R E
Word 5
Pro ___ basis (such as how some costs might change)
R A T A
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
F I L E
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for where your information is stored. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Tap to reveal frame clue