Puzzle #403 • June 7, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
S P A R K
Word 1
Rock that lends its name to a blue-gray color
S L A T E
Word 2
___ parts (extra components kept around in case of damage)
S P A R E
Word 3
Sudden outpouring (anagram of "tapes")
S P A T E
Word 4
"It Ends With Us" actress Lively
B L A K E
Word 5
Satisfy, as cold water does to thirst
S L A K E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
B L A Z E
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two separate words associated with fire
Tap to reveal frame clue