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Cluword for July 3, 2026 — Clue, Hints & Answer

Hard · 7 Letters · Friday Archive · Puzzle #48

The July 3, 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

“Stone needle pointing at the sky.”

Progressive hints

Hint 1 of 3
Washington has a famous one.
Hint 2 of 3
Tall tapering pillar, originally Egyptian.
Hint 3 of 3
Seven letters. Starts with O.

Answer

Reveal the answer for July 3, 2026

OBELISK

A pictorial definition: an obelisk is a tall, tapering stone pillar — 'a stone needle pointing at the sky'. The Washington Monument is the world's tallest example of the originally Egyptian form.

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