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Cluword for July 29, 2026 — Clue, Hints & Answer

Medium · 5 Letters · Wednesday Archive · Puzzle #74

Here is everything for the Cluword puzzle of July 29, 2026 — a Medium one: the original clue, every hint in order, and the solution with a short explanation.

Today's cryptic clue

“Small role, big name.”

Progressive hints

Hint 1 of 3
Brief but memorable appearance.
Hint 2 of 3
Hitchcock loved making them in his films.
Hint 3 of 3
Five letters. Ends in O.

Answer

Reveal the answer for July 29, 2026

CAMEO

A double definition: a cameo is a brief appearance by a big name — Hitchcock planted one in nearly every film he made — and also a carved gem portrait.

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