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Cluword for August 28, 2026 — Clue, Hints & Answer

Hard · 5 Letters · Friday Archive · Puzzle #104

The August 28, 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

“Braid hidden in 'explain it'.”

Progressive hints

Hint 1 of 3
Hair's interlocked arrangement.
Hint 2 of 3
Three strands, woven.
Hint 3 of 3
Five letters. Ends in T.

Answer

Reveal the answer for August 28, 2026

PLAIT

A hidden-word (container) clue: PLAIT sits inside 'exPLAIn IT' — read across the words. The definition is 'braid', a woven arrangement of three strands.

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