Puzzle #894 • October 11, 2026
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Top Word
Part of the frame
R A N K
Word 1
Pep ___ (motivational speech)
T A L K
Word 2
Pack until nothing else will fit
F I L L
Word 3
Plunge
F A L L
Word 4
Where to keep pet fish
T A N K
Word 5
Like prominent buildings
T A L L
Bottom Word
Part of the frame
F I L E
Shared Frame Clue
The top + bottom rows = A row and a column of a chessboard, or non-managing workers as in the phrase "___ and ___." Keep in mind: The first word may be at the bottom.
Tap to reveal frame clue