Puzzle #260 • January 15, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
G I F T
Word 1
Opposite of "loud" or "hard"
S O F T
Word 2
Remove clumps from, as flour
S I F T
Word 3
Opening for coins
S L O T
Word 4
Black powdery substance that may build up in a chimney
S O O T
Word 5
Unappetizing-looking food
S L O P
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
S H O P
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word term for an area by a museum where one might buy souvenirs. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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