Puzzle #254 • January 9, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
D R U M
Word 1
Boast about one's accomplishments
B R A G
Word 2
Force that slows down an airplane, in aerodynamics
D R A G
Word 3
Yacht or canoe, e.g.
B O A T
Word 4
Pharmaceutical product
D R U G
Word 5
Badly behaved child
B R A T
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
B E A T
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A word for a percussion instrument, and a word for rhythm. Keep in mind: The first word may be on the bottom.
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