Puzzle #351 • April 16, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
B O L D
Word 1
"Hot N ___" (Katy Perry song whose chorus lists opposites)
C O L D
Word 2
Turn to water, like an ice cube might
M E L T
Word 3
Young male horse
C O L T
Word 4
Make the acquaintance of
M E E T
Word 5
Lose a layer of old feathers or skin, like an animal (using an American spelling)
M O L T
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
M E E K
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A word meaning "assertive," and a word meaning "not assertive." Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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