Puzzle #662 • February 21, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
W H I T E
Word 1
Body part not found in any invertebrate animals (such as earthworms or insects)
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Word 2
"___ no expense"
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Word 3
Give off a bright light
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Word 4
Complain continually
W H I N E
Word 5
A tall, pointed structure at the top of a tower, particularly a church steeple
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Bottom Word
Part of the frame
S P A C E
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase that describes the empty area between visual elements in graphic design. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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