Puzzle #411 • June 15, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
C R U S T
Word 1
Variety of dog, such as a pug or a poodle
B R E E D
Word 2
Like a sadistic punishment
C R U E L
Word 3
Word for "system of beliefs" that fills in the blank in "Assassin's ___" to make a video game title
C R E E D
Word 4
Small container for oil or vinegar that's similar to a caster
C R U E T
Word 5
Broadway actor Gavin whose name is hidden in "decree laws"
C R E E L
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
B R E A D
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for the hard outer layer of a baked loaf. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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