Puzzle #750 • May 20, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
F I R E
Word 1
Drained of color
P A L E
Word 2
One of many on a busy person's desktop
F I L E
Word 3
First half of a phrase meaning "exaggerated story"
T A L L
Word 4
Second half of a phrase meaning "exaggerated story"
T A L E
Word 5
Heap
P I L E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
B A L L
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A compound word for a flaming sphere, possibly cast by a wizard in a fantasy game. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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