Puzzle #618 • January 8, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
P R I N T
Word 1
Companions of Acrosses in a crossword
D O W N S
Word 2
Coat you might apply with a brush
P A I N T
Word 3
Chess pieces that can capture en passant
P A W N S
Word 4
A perfectionist may take great ones
P A I N S
Word 5
Morning times
D A W N S
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
G O W N S
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two words related to dresses, one a type of dress made from patterned fabric and the other word describing types of formal dresses. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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