Puzzle #129 • September 6, 2024
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Top Word
Part of the frame
C H E S S
Word 1
Bites on, as a piece of gum
C H E W S
Word 2
Birds often confused with ravens
C R O W S
Word 3
Plastic footwear brand whose logo depicts a swamp-dwelling reptile
C R O C S
Word 4
Groups of workers aboard ships
C R E W S
Word 5
Earthenware jar
C R O C K
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
C L O C K
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A board game, and a piece of timing equipment used when playing that game competitively. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Tap to reveal frame clue