Puzzle #453 • July 27, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
P O O R
Word 1
A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together
B O O K
Word 2
The solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth
R O C K
Word 3
A stack of hay, corn, or straw (also a male name)
R I C K
Word 4
An unrefined, ill-mannered person
B O O R
Word 5
Corner chess board resident
R O O K
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
R I C H
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rungs = Two opposite words. Keep in mind: The first word of the phrase may be at the bottom.
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