Puzzle #499 • September 11, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
S P I C E
Word 1
Slippery, like an oily part of a road
S L I C K
Word 2
Unable to see
B L I N D
Word 3
Move stealthily
S L I N K
Word 4
Lose in a staring contest
B L I N K
Word 5
To cut through something easily (like a knife through butter)
S L I C E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
B L E N D
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two-word phrase for a combination of ingredients (like cumin, cardamom, coriander, etc. in garam masala) used as a seasoning for food. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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