Puzzle #457 • July 31, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
S W I N G
Word 1
Selfie ___ (device for holding your phone far away when taking a picture)
S T I C K
Word 2
Smell really terrible
S T I N K
Word 3
Sharp wound inflicted by a bee
S T I N G
Word 4
Slippery, like a road covered in ice or oil
S L I C K
Word 5
Wedge-shaped serving of cake
S L I C E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
S L I D E
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two classic playground fixtures
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