Puzzle #858 • September 5, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
L U K E
Word 1
Not on time
L A T E
Word 2
Allows, or rents out a property
L E T S
Word 3
Muscles in the lower back, for short
L A T S
Word 4
Flowery garlands used in hula dancing
L E I S
Word 5
Renaissance string instrument (adding an F to the start forms the name of a wind instrument)
L U T E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
L E I A
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two children of Darth Vader.
Tap to reveal frame clue