Puzzle #720 • April 20, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
F O O T
Word 1
___ of the above (option when nothing seems to fit)
N O N E
Word 2
Fire hydrant attachment
H O S E
Word 3
Owl’s sound, or a very amusing experience
H O O T
Word 4
Person organizing a party at their house
H O S T
Word 5
Sharpen, as one’s skills at a job
H O N E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
N O T E
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A compound word for extra information* printed at the bottom of a page. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom. *A common order is asterisk (*), dagger (†), and double dagger (‡).
Tap to reveal frame clue