Puzzle #773 • June 12, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
D U C K
Word 1
Great ___ of China
W A L L
Word 2
Male deer
B U C K
Word 3
Daily exercise for a dog owner
W A L K
Word 4
Where your shoulder blades are
B A C K
Word 5
Show reluctance to act
B A L K
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
C A L L
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for a device that imitates the sound made by a waterfowl. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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