Puzzle #268 • January 23, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
F O O D
Word 1
Play it ___ (don't lose one's temper)
C O O L
Word 2
Material for a popsicle stick
W O O D
Word 3
Heat to a bubbling state, as water on a stove
B O I L
Word 4
Soft material on the outside of a sheep
W O O L
Word 5
Shape of a mattress spring
C O I L
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
B O W L
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A container that a house pet may eat from, and a (general) term for what a pet eats. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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