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Cluword for July 31, 2026 — Clue, Hints & Answer

Hard · 7 Letters · Friday Archive · Puzzle #76

The July 31, 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

“Old but worth it, like a 1961 Bordeaux.”

Progressive hints

Hint 1 of 3
Year of harvest, on a wine bottle.
Hint 2 of 3
Retro, but with paperwork.
Hint 3 of 3
Seven letters. Starts with V.

Answer

Reveal the answer for July 31, 2026

VINTAGE

A double definition: on a wine label, the vintage is the harvest year (a 1961 Bordeaux being a legendary one); in fashion, vintage means old enough to be valuable — 'retro, but with paperwork'.

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