Puzzle #698 • March 29, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
C O L D
Word 1
___ curriculum (compulsory classes in school)
C O R E
Word 2
Bend in a way that inhibits use, particularly from heat or dampness
W A R P
Word 3
A flexible length of twine or wire
C O R D
Word 4
Feel concern for another person
C A R E
Word 5
Fish that might be found in a Japanese pond
C A R P
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
W A R M
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two words for how you might feel based on the weather.
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