Puzzle #630 • January 20, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
N E E D
Word 1
Something that may be raised to ask or answer a question
H A N D
Word 2
Grouping of buffalo
H E R D
Word 3
Spellcasting stick
W A N D
Word 4
A passionate expert about a niche subject (like an emoji enthusiast who gets this right away: 🤓)
N E R D
Word 5
Not simple
H A R D
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
W A N T
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two verbs someone that is missing something might use to complete the phrase “I ___ it!”
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