Puzzle #250 • January 5, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
P A P E R
Word 1
Sounds from loud dogs
B A R K S
Word 2
Parts of superhero costumes that might flap in the wind
C A P E S
Word 3
___ one's soul (reveals one's innermost feelings, metaphorically)
B A R E S
Word 4
Pickled flower bud often used as a flavoring
C A P E R
Word 5
Isn't indifferent
C A R E S
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
B A C K S
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A plural compound word describing books that aren't hardcover. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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