Puzzle #276 • January 31, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
S P A C E
Word 1
Portion of pizza for one person, maybe
S L I C E
Word 2
Culinary addition such as paprika or cumin
S P I C E
Word 3
Slides unintentionally, like someone walking on an icy sidewalk
S L I P S
Word 4
Goo
S L I M E
Word 5
___ down (gets thinner)
S L I M S
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
S H I P S
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A compound plural term for vehicles in science-fiction that might travel between planets. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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