Puzzle #790 • June 29, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
H A L F
Word 1
Inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers
P A L M
Word 2
Leg muscle between the knee and ankle
C A L F
Word 3
Close friends
P A L S
Word 4
“The ___ before the storm”
C A L M
Word 5
Covers the cost, as a bill
P A Y S
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
D A Y S
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for reduced work periods that might only be four hours instead of eight. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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