Puzzle #885 • October 2, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
C O A L
Word 1
Play the ___ (act like a court jester)
F O O L
Word 2
Necessary source of nutrients
F O O D
Word 3
Trendy or acceptable
C O O L
Word 4
Locate, as something lost
F I N D
Word 5
Having a warm, positive opinion (of)
F O N D
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
W I N D
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two sources of energy, one that's burned and one that blows. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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