Puzzle #543 • October 25, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
S T A N D
Word 1
Smelled terrible
S T A N K
Word 2
Compartment for a horse in a stable
S T A L L
Word 3
Wide-eyed look
S T A R E
Word 4
Like week-old bread
S T A L E
Word 5
___ contrast (or ___ raving mad)
S T A R K
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
S T I L L
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Compound word for a deadlock in negotiations, when no movement is possible. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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