Puzzle #545 • October 27, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
F O O T
Word 1
A strong connection between two people emotionally or two atoms chemically
B O N D
Word 2
Like a treadless tire
B A L D
Word 3
Rock ___ (such as The Rolling Stones)
B A N D
Word 4
Arial or Times New Roman, for example
F O N T
Word 5
Like some farewells
F O N D
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
B A L L
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Compound word for the world's most popular sport (called "soccer" in the U.S.). Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Tap to reveal frame clue