Puzzle #863 • September 10, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
R O S E
Word 1
Clean with a rag, as a pane of glass
W I P E
Word 2
Ready to eat, like fruit
R I P E
Word 3
“A word to the ___” (helpful hint)
W I S E
Word 4
What you use to tie up a boat at a pier
R O P E
Word 5
Gripping tool with two jaws
V I S E
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
V A S E
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A type of flower and what you might put it in. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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