Puzzle #263 • January 18, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
B R E A K
Word 1
Sound of an old floorboard, or a noisy door
C R E A K
Word 2
Dairy product that might be "whipped" or "heavy"
C R E A M
Word 3
Frog's sound
C R O A K
Word 4
Earthenware pot
C R O C K
Word 5
Alternative name for the bluegill (anagram of BAR ME)
B R E A M
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
C R A C K
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two words meaning "fracture"
Tap to reveal frame clue