Puzzle #777 • June 16, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
T A I L
Word 1
“Easier ___ than done”
S A I D
Word 2
Button pressed after writing an email
S E N D
Word 3
Proceed slowly by an indirect route, or the newest word game on LinkedIn
W E N D
Word 4
It might come back with you after a trip to the beach
S A N D
Word 5
Large piece of fabric used to propel a boat
S A I L
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
W I N D
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A compound word for a flow of air directly behind a boat or plane that increases its speed. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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