Puzzle #651 • February 10, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
S O N G
Word 1
“___ and replace” (feature to quickly locate and change text in a document)
F I N D
Word 2
Classic Atari game that is an electronic version of table tennis
P O N G
Word 3
Affectionate or loving, like some farewells
F O N D
Word 4
Tie up tightly with rope
B I N D
Word 5
A body of water typically smaller than a lake
P O N D
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
B I R D
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom words = A compound word that describes a music-making animal like a canary, wren, or nightingale. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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