Puzzle #882 • September 29, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
F L I P
Word 1
Lacking speed
S L O W
Word 2
Lose one's footing
S L I P
Word 3
Narrow opening
S L O T
Word 4
Extremely narrow opening
S L I T
Word 5
Movement of water or air
F L O W
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
F L O P
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A hyphenated word for an open-toed item of footwear. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Tap to reveal frame clue