Puzzle #512 • September 24, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
P L A T E
Word 1
Strikes with the palm of the hand
S L A P S
Word 2
First ___ (expensive way to fly)
C L A S S
Word 3
Venetian blind parts
S L A T S
Word 4
Shows approval by applauding
C L A P S
Word 5
Fine-grained rock used as a roofing material (an anagram of STEAL)
S L A T E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
G L A S S
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two-word thing that's a large sheet of fragile transparent material. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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