Puzzle #666 • February 25, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
S H O E
Word 1
The "S" in ASAP
S O O N
Word 2
"___ with a silver spoon in one's mouth" (privileged)
B O R N
Word 3
Beneficial thing
B O O N
Word 4
___ put (Olympic event)
S H O T
Word 5
Grime in a chimney
S O O T
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
H O R N
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Compound word that's a thing used to help put on footwear. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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