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Cluword for June 7, 2026 — Clue, Hints & Answer

Hard · 7 Letters · Sunday Archive · Puzzle #22

The June 7, 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

“It rains on parades but blocks the sun.”

Progressive hints

Hint 1 of 3
Victorian lady's accessory, often lace.
Hint 2 of 3
Sister of the umbrella, designed for shade.
Hint 3 of 3
Seven letters. Starts with P.

Answer

Reveal the answer for June 7, 2026

PARASOL

A charade with misdirection: 'it rains on parades' hints that PARASOL contains PARA(de)'s opening letters plus SOL (Latin for sun) — the thing it blocks. A parasol is an umbrella made for shade, not rain.

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