Puzzle #504 • September 16, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
H I G H
Word 1
"Kill two birds ___ one stone"
W I T H
Word 2
Genie's offering
W I S H
Word 3
Sound of relief or wistfulness
S I G H
Word 4
Darth Sidious's group in the "Star Wars" universe
S I T H
Word 5
Sagacious (supposedly like an owl)
W I S E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
W I R E
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two-word thing on which tightrope walkers move. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Tap to reveal frame clue