Puzzle #113 • August 21, 2024
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Top Word
Part of the frame
R I S E
Word 1
Staple grain in pilaf or biryani
R I C E
Word 2
Pepper grinder
M I L L
Word 3
Top up, as a car's gas tank
F I L L
Word 4
Certain rodents
M I C E
Word 5
Unit of distance covered in 5,280 feet
M I L E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
F A L L
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A word meaning ascend, and a word meaning descend. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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