Puzzle #816 • July 25, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
S M A R T
Word 1
Begin
S T A R T
Word 2
Hammerhead or great white, for example
S H A R K
Word 3
Parts of a constellation
S T A R S
Word 4
It may light a fire
S P A R K
Word 5
Practices for a boxing match
S P A R S
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
S H A R P
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two words to describe someone intelligent.
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