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The Clue

Mortise insert (5 letter answer)

The Answer

TENON

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Notes

The answer TENON is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.

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Definition

TENON as a noun:

1. a projection at the end of a piece of wood that is shaped to fit into a mortise and form a mortise joint