Puzzle #712 • April 12, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
R I V E R
Word 1
More adorable
C U T E R
Word 2
Fermented beverage made from apples
C I D E R
Word 3
Not on the inside
O U T E R
Word 4
One who refers to sources or precedents, such as in a court document
C I T E R
Word 5
A person traveling on a horse or a motorcycle
R I D E R
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
O T T E R
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for a semiaquatic mammal. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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