Puzzle #831 • August 9, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
C R O S S
Word 1
Human organ that takes up only 2% of a body’s weight but uses about 20% of its energy
B R A I N
Word 2
Cook until the color changes, as onions
B R O W N
Word 3
Black birds that collectively form a “murder”
C R O W S
Word 4
The top part of the head, or something one might put there
C R O W N
Word 5
Muscular strength
B R A W N
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
T R A I N
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A hyphenated word meaning to engage in different sporting activities to balance health and muscular development. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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