Puzzle #884 • October 1, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
W E L L
Word 1
Loud ringer at many churches
B E L L
Word 2
Lacking hair
B A L D
Word 3
Substance found on a beach or in an hourglass
S A N D
Word 4
Fancy party, or a sphere
B A L L
Word 5
Word following "rubber" or "rock"
B A N D
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
S A I D
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word compliment meaning "You expressed that perfectly." Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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