Cluword for August 29, 2026 — Clue, Hints & Answer
Hard · 5 Letters · SaturdayArchive · Puzzle #105
Stuck on the Hard Cluword from August 29, 2026? The full cryptic clue, all four progressive hints, and the answer with a short explanation are below.
Today's cryptic clue
“Lazy gas, found inside 'winertime'.”
Progressive hints
Hint 1 of 3
Helium or argon, characteristically.
Hint 2 of 3
Motionless and chemically aloof.
Hint 3 of 3
Five letters. Starts with I.
Answer
Reveal the answer for August 29, 2026
INERT
A hidden-word clue: INERT hides inside 'wINERTime'. 'Lazy gas' is the definition — the inert (noble) gases like helium and argon are chemically unreactive.