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Cluword for May 29, 2026 — Clue, Hints & Answer

Hard · 5 Letters · Friday Archive · Puzzle #13

Need help with Cluword for May 29, 2026? This page collects the Hard clue, all hints, and the final answer with a short explanation.

Today's cryptic clue

“Rule that sounds like wet weather.”

Hint 1 of 3

Anagram of 'niger'.

Hint 2 of 3

Monarch's time on the throne.

Hint 3 of 3

Five letters. Ends in N.

Reveal the answer for May 29, 2026

REIGN

A homophone clue: REIGN (a monarch's rule) sounds exactly like RAIN ('wet weather'). The anagram hint ('niger' rearranged) confirms the spelling.