Puzzle #418 • June 22, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
F O S T E R
Word 1
More rapid
F A S T E R
Word 2
"Sorry to ___ you, but..." ("Not to be a pain...")
B O T H E R
Word 3
Male parent
F A T H E R
Word 4
Less slim
F A T T E R
Word 5
Person occupying a tub
B A T H E R
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
M O T H E R
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word term for a certain non-biological parent. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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