Puzzle #689 • March 20, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
W A T T
Word 1
Not straight
B E N T
Word 2
Something you don’t need, but would still appreciate having
W A N T
Word 3
Fashion item that helps keep a pair of pants on the waist
B E L T
Word 4
A stroke of lightning
B O L T
Word 5
___ all out (gave maximum effort)
W E N T
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
V O L T
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two SI units, one for power and the other for electric potential; you might think of these when considering the needs of an appliance or the usefulness of a battery, respectively. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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