Puzzle #516 • September 28, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
G R E E K
Word 1
Small stream
C R E E K
Word 2
Sound made by a frog
C R O A K
Word 3
Sound from an old floorboard
C R E A K
Word 4
Casual shoe brand [Or: Relatives of gators]
C R O C S
Word 5
Earthenware pot
C R O C K
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
C R O S S
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two-word symbol on some flags that looks like a plus sign. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Tap to reveal frame clue