Puzzle #769 • June 8, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
C O L D
Word 1
Challenging, as a task
H A R D
Word 2
“We ___ it under control” (the situation is being managed)
H A V E
Word 3
Critter like a rabbit
H A R E
Word 4
It can charge your phone
C O R D
Word 5
Jack, queen, king, or joker
C A R D
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
W A V E
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for a sudden period of frigid temperatures. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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