Puzzle #557 • November 8, 2025
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Top Word
Part of the frame
E A R T H
Word 1
Calendar entries, or certain palm tree fruits
D A T E S
Word 2
Challenges another to complete a risky action
D A R E S
Word 3
Title held by many villains in the “Star Wars” films, including Vader
D A R T H
Word 4
A person who regularly goes out for romantic meet-ups
D A T E R
Word 5
Objects thrown at a round game board in a bar or tavern
D A R T S
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
W A T E R
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two of the classical elements, alongside air and fire.
Tap to reveal frame clue