Puzzle #872 • September 19, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
L I F E
Word 1
You might make one for a shopping trip
L I S T
Word 2
Sculpture of the upper part of the body
B U S T
Word 3
Another word for what's called an elevator in North America
L I F T
Word 4
One of the seven deadly sins
L U S T
Word 5
Having lots of things going on
B U S Y
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
B U O Y
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A compound word for a rescue item on a ship. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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