Puzzle #476 • August 19, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
B A T H
Word 1
Be deficient in
L A C K
Word 2
German composer Johann Sebastian ___
B A C H
Word 3
Either of a pair of clothing items worn on the feet
S O C K
Word 4
Part of the body where the spine is
B A C K
Word 5
Close and secure using a key
L O C K
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
S O A K
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two words, one meaning a tub, and the other meaning spend time in a tub. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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