Puzzle #409 • June 13, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
G R A C E
Word 1
Demonstrate beyond the shadow of a doubt
P R O V E
Word 2
Deadly serious
G R A V E
Word 3
Style of writing that's contrasted with poetry
P R O S E
Word 4
Group of trees
G R O V E
Word 5
British term meaning to force open with leverage (anagram of "spire")
P R I S E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
P O I S E
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two words for elegance
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