Hard Level 42
Interest & Skunk · Hard · Rotation enabled
1 across · 8 lettersCuriosity about a subject, or a charge for borrowing money.
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About this puzzle
In Interest & Skunk, fit 11 letter pieces onto a 9 × 9 board to complete 6 words. You can rotate each piece in quarter turns; you cannot flip it.
Start with the clue you know, then check which pieces contain those letters. Tap a clue to highlight its position. If a piece fits but creates an unexpected word, use Undo or move it back to the tray.
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1 across: INTEREST
Curiosity about a subject, or a charge for borrowing money.
2 down: SKUNK
A mammal known for spraying a strong-smelling defensive liquid.
3 across: FRIEND
Someone with whom you share mutual affection and trust.
3 down: FABRIC
Material made by weaving, knitting or bonding fibers.
4 across: DRAWERS
Sliding storage compartments in a desk or cabinet.
5 across: PANCAKE
A thin cake made by cooking batter on a flat hot surface.