Puzzle #731 • May 1, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
S N A K E
Word 1
Rotates, like a fidget toy
S P I N S
Word 2
Type of drum typically in the center of a kit
S N A R E
Word 3
The “backbone” of a book that joins the two covers and is attached to the pages
S P I N E
Word 4
Held in reserve, possibly for emergency use
S P A R E
Word 5
Tall, tapering structure on top of a skyscraper
S P I R E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
S K I N S
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A compound word for body parts shed by a particular kind of reptile. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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