Puzzle #862 • September 9, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
M E A T
Word 1
Colleague who is an equal to you in age, job, and/or social status
P E E R
Word 2
Clean and organized
N E A T
Word 3
Fruit shaped like a teardrop
P E A R
Word 4
Close by
N E A R
Word 5
Raised walkway that extends from the shore over water
P I E R
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
P I E S
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for tasty pastries for carnivores. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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