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Cluword for May 24, 2026 — Clue, Hints & Answer

Hard · 5 Letters · Sunday Archive · Puzzle #8

The May 24, 2026 Cluword was rated Hard. Below you'll find the clue exactly as it appeared, the progressive hints, and the answer with a short explanation.

Today's cryptic clue

“Lazy gas, found inside 'winertime'.”

Progressive hints

Hint 1 of 3
Helium or argon, characteristically.
Hint 2 of 3
Motionless and chemically aloof.
Hint 3 of 3
Five letters. Starts with I.

Answer

Reveal the answer for May 24, 2026

INERT

A hidden-word clue: INERT hides inside 'wINERTime'. 'Lazy gas' is the definition — the inert (noble) gases like helium and argon are chemically unreactive.

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