Puzzle #633 • January 23, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
H O N E Y
Word 1
Apple leftovers
C O R E S
Word 2
Set of 206 typically seen in the adult human body
B O N E S
Word 3
"Here ___ the Sun" by the Beatles, missing a word that means "shows up"
C O M E S
Word 4
Makes sharper, as a sword or as a skill at work
H O N E S
Word 5
Tells the least interesting stories (possibly putting the audience to sleep)
B O R E S
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
C O M B S
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A compound word for masses of hexagons in a hive. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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