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Cluword for May 30, 2026 — Clue, Hints & Answer

Hard · 5 Letters · Saturday Archive · Puzzle #14

Need help with Cluword for May 30, 2026? This page collects the Hard clue, all hints, and the final answer with a short explanation.

Today's cryptic clue

“Ship's rear, or a teacher's expression.”

Progressive hints

Hint 1 of 3
Howard's surname, on radio.
Hint 2 of 3
Anagram of 'rents'.
Hint 3 of 3
Five letters. Starts with S.

Answer

Reveal the answer for May 30, 2026

STERN

A double definition: the stern is the rear of a ship, and a stern expression is a severe one. The radio hint (Howard Stern) and the 'rents' anagram both point to the same five letters.

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