Puzzle #257 • January 12, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
E A S E L
Word 1
Sleeveless cloaks worn over the shoulders
C A P E S
Word 2
Protective purchases that go on the outside of smartphones
C A S E S
Word 3
Repairs, as ripped wrapping paper
T A P E S
Word 4
Become narrower at one end
T A P E R
Word 5
Makes less difficult
E A S E S
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
P A P E R
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A prop a painter uses to hold up their work, and a material that a painter might work on. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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