Puzzle #556 • November 7, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
T R A V E L
Word 1
Open spaces in forests
G L A D E S
Word 2
Moves through the air without the flapping of wings
G L I D E S
Word 3
Parts of a cemetery marked with tombstones
G R A V E S
Word 4
Loose stones used to form a path
G R A V E L
Word 5
Assigns a score to, as a school assignment
G R A D E S
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
G U I D E S
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two-word phrase for books that tourists use to learn about the places they are visiting. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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