Puzzle #379 • May 14, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
S T I R
Word 1
Alternative name for an asterisk
S T A R
Word 2
Sound from an electric fan
W H I R
Word 3
___ and tear (rhyming term for degradation from use)
W E A R
Word 4
Burn with strong and sudden heat
S E A R
Word 5
"The Martian" author Andy (anagram of "wire")
W E I R
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
W H I P
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two recipe instructions that involve mixing things in a bowl
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