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Cluword for August 1, 2026 — Clue, Hints & Answer

Hard · 7 Letters · Saturday Archive · Puzzle #77

Stuck on the Hard Cluword from August 1, 2026? The full cryptic clue, all four progressive hints, and the answer with a short explanation are below.

Today's cryptic clue

“Your archenemy, mythologically named.”

Hint 1 of 3

Sherlock had Moriarty.

Hint 2 of 3

Greek goddess of retribution.

Hint 3 of 3

Seven letters. Starts with N.

Reveal the answer for August 1, 2026

NEMESIS

A mythological definition: Nemesis was the Greek goddess of retribution, so your nemesis is your archenemy — as Moriarty was to Sherlock Holmes.