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Cluword for July 8, 2026 — Clue, Hints & Answer

Medium · 5 Letters · Wednesday Archive · Puzzle #53

Here is everything for the Cluword puzzle of July 8, 2026 — a Medium one: the original clue, every hint in order, and the solution with a short explanation.

Today's cryptic clue

“What a date and a deal both shouldn't be.”

Progressive hints

Hint 1 of 3
Inexpensive, or stingy, depending.
Hint 2 of 3
Skin-flint's adjective of choice.
Hint 3 of 3
Five letters. Starts with C.

Answer

Reveal the answer for July 8, 2026

CHEAP

A double-edged definition: cheap means inexpensive (good for deals) and stingy (bad for dates). The clue warns that neither a date nor a deal should be it.

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