Puzzle #626 • January 16, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
P O E T
Word 1
Reddish-brown color, such as after iron oxidizes
R U S T
Word 2
Share an update to followers on LinkedIn
P O S T
Word 3
One of the seven deadly sins
L U S T
Word 4
A trick intended to deceive someone
R U S E
Word 5
Unaware of one’s location
L O S T
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
M U S E
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = Two words: the first a kind of person who writes lyric verse, and the second an inspiration for that person. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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