Puzzle #271 • January 26, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
C H I L D
Word 1
Blue ___ (sea-dwelling creature that's the largest mammal on Earth)
W H A L E
Word 2
South American country known for its long, thin shape
C H I L E
Word 3
"Strike ___ the iron is hot"
W H I L E
Word 4
Like a cookie that's been left out for too long
S T A L E
Word 5
Sedimentary rock whose name is an anagram of "leash"
S H A L E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
S T A G E
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = An early phase in human development, and a general term for a phase in human development. Keep in mind: The first word may be on the bottom.
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