Puzzle #616 • January 6, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
C R A B
Word 1
Pulsate like a heart
B E A T
Word 2
Talk boastfully about accomplishments
B R A G
Word 3
Lacking brightness or color
D R A B
Word 4
2024 album by Charli XCX, or a spoiled child
B R A T
Word 5
Pull along with effort
D R A G
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
M E A T
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two-word source of protein from a crustacean. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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