Puzzle #521 • October 3, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
C R A N K
Word 1
Thing grown in a greenhouse
P L A N T
Word 2
Mischievous act
P R A N K
Word 3
Long, thin board of wood
P L A N K
Word 4
Contraction similar to "won't"
S H A N T
Word 5
Lean in a particular direction
S L A N T
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
S H A F T
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Compound word that's a rotating rod in an engine. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Tap to reveal frame clue