Puzzle #686 • March 17, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
H A L F
Word 1
Tripped and hit the ground
F E L L
Word 2
Baby cow, or part of the lower leg
C A L F
Word 3
Reach out to someone on the phone
C A L L
Word 4
Opposite of “poorly”
W E L L
Word 5
One of four in a typical room
W A L L
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
F U L L
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = At 50% capacity, like an optimist's water glass. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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