Puzzle #135 • September 12, 2024
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Top Word
Part of the frame
F A C E
Word 1
___ extinguisher (subject of some workplace safety trainings)
F I R E
Word 2
Become drained of color
P A L E
Word 3
Money paid to an Uber driver
F A R E
Word 4
Stack
P I L E
Word 5
Document like a PDF or MP3
F I L E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
P A L M
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A compound term for a hand-to-the-forehead gesture used when embarrassed or at a loss for words. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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