Puzzle #889 • October 6, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
W I N E
Word 1
Where to find stalactites
C A V E
Word 2
Uneaten part of an apple
C O R E
Word 3
Arm gesture meaning "hello" or "goodbye"
W A V E
Word 4
Feel sympathy
C A R E
Word 5
Become less visible, like the moon
W A N E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
C O R K
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word term for the stopper in a bottle of Chardonnay or Chianti. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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