The July 2, 2026 Cluword was rated Medium. Below you'll find the clue exactly as it appeared, the progressive hints, and the answer with a short explanation.
Today's cryptic clue
“What a witch casts and a child takes.”
Progressive hints
Hint 1 of 3
A turn of weather, or a magical incantation.
Hint 2 of 3
Bee competition, in third grade.
Hint 3 of 3
Five letters. Starts with S.
Answer
Reveal the answer for July 2, 2026
SPELL
A triple definition: a witch casts a spell, a child takes a spell at spelling (third-grade bee included), and a spell of weather is a stretch of it.