Puzzle #458 • August 1, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
W I C K E R
Word 1
Sat back lazily while exposed to warmth and light from the sun
B A S K E D
Word 2
Gathered, as berries off of a vine
P I C K E D
Word 3
Evil, like some witches in Oz (and the name of a 2024 film starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo)
W I C K E D
Word 4
Gave financial support to, as a startup investment
B A C K E D
Word 5
Filled up a suitcase before going on a trip
P A C K E D
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
B A S K E T
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word object made of braided twigs that's used as a decorative container or to carry stuff to a picnic. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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