Puzzle #297 • February 21, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
S H A V E
Word 1
Bit of falling snow
F L A K E
Word 2
What you do to an Etch-a-Sketch to erase it
S H A K E
Word 3
Satisfy, as thirst (anagram of "leaks")
S L A K E
Word 4
Fire on top of a candle
F L A M E
Word 5
Hold responsible for wrongdoing
B L A M E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
B L A D E
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A word for a sharp feature of a razor, and a verb for what a razor does. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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