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Cluword for June 17, 2026 — Clue, Hints & Answer

Medium · 5 Letters · Wednesday Archive · Puzzle #32

Here is everything for the Cluword puzzle of June 17, 2026 — a Medium one: the original clue, every hint in order, and the solution with a short explanation.

Today's cryptic clue

“Burglary, or a great bargain.”

Progressive hints

Hint 1 of 3
What base-runners try to do.
Hint 2 of 3
Take without permission, or with great savings.
Hint 3 of 3
Five letters. Ends in L.

Answer

Reveal the answer for June 17, 2026

STEAL

A double definition: to steal is to take without permission, while 'a steal' is a bargain so good it feels like theft. Base-stealing adds the baseball sense.

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