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Cluword for August 9, 2026 — Clue, Hints & Answer

Hard · 6 Letters · Sunday Archive · Puzzle #85

Stuck on the Hard Cluword from August 9, 2026? The full cryptic clue, all four progressive hints, and the answer with a short explanation are below.

Today's cryptic clue

“Court's licensed fool.”

Progressive hints

Hint 1 of 3
Wore bells, told truths.
Hint 2 of 3
King's comedian, motley-clad.
Hint 3 of 3
Six letters. Starts with J.

Answer

Reveal the answer for August 9, 2026

JESTER

A historical definition: the jester was the court's licensed fool — motley-clad, bell-hatted, and uniquely permitted to tell the king uncomfortable truths.

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