Puzzle #451 • July 25, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
S L E E P
Word 1
To lose blood from the body
B L E E D
Word 2
Food made from flour, water, and yeast
B R E A D
Word 3
To anticipate with great apprehension or fear
D R E A D
Word 4
A short, high-pitched sound
B L E E P
Word 5
To produce offspring
B R E E D
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
D R E A M
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rungs = Two words for a state of rest and what often happens within it. Keep in mind: The first word of the phrase may be at the bottom.
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