Puzzle #269 • January 24, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
S C O R E
Word 1
Burns slightly, as on a grill
S E A R S
Word 2
Animals such as Winnie the Pooh and Paddington
B E A R S
Word 3
Frighten
S C A R E
Word 4
Wild male pigs
B O A R S
Word 5
Marks left after surgeries
S C A R S
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
B O A R D
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A compound term for a display at a sports game that shows the number of points earned. Keep in mind: The first word may be on the bottom.
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