Puzzle #869 • September 16, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
Z O O M
Word 1
Garment to protect from chilly weather
C O A T
Word 2
Burnable form of carbon
C O A L
Word 3
Makes a sound like a dove
C O O S
Word 4
Places where you can safely see lions
Z O O S
Word 5
Hip or trendy
C O O L
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
C H A T
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A two-word phrase for an instant-messaging function in an online meeting app. Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
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