Puzzle #535 • October 17, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
B E A N
Word 1
Opposite of both "easy" and "soft"
H A R D
Word 2
Plastic in your wallet
C A R D
Word 3
Group of cattle
H E R D
Word 4
Body part above the neck
H E A D
Word 5
Movable piece on an abacus
B E A D
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
C U R D
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two-word name for a food that's commonly referred to as tofu. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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