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Cluword for August 23, 2026 — Clue, Hints & Answer

Hard · 5 Letters · Sunday Archive · Puzzle #99

Here is everything for the Cluword puzzle of August 23, 2026 — a Hard one: the original clue, every hint in order, and the solution with a short explanation.

Today's cryptic clue

“Bread's bad mood, anagram of 'least'.”

Progressive hints

Hint 1 of 3
Old joke, dry bread.
Hint 2 of 3
Past its prime, in a word.
Hint 3 of 3
Five letters. Ends in E.

Answer

Reveal the answer for August 23, 2026

STALE

Definition plus anagram: 'bread's bad mood' defines STALE (bread gone old), and the clue tells you outright it is an anagram of 'least' — a classic cryptic construction.

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