Puzzle #647 • February 6, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
Y A R N
Word 1
___ of Good Hope
C A P E
Word 2
Not clothed
B A R E
Word 3
Deal with the stress of a challenging situation
C O P E
Word 4
Building on a farm
B A R N
Word 5
“I couldn’t ___ less”
C A R E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
R O P E
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two words: the first is a spun thread used for sewing, and the second is a strong cord that can be made by twisting strands of the first word together. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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