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Cluword for September 4, 2026 — Clue, Hints & Answer

Hard · 5 Letters · Friday Archive · Puzzle #111

Stuck on the Hard Cluword from September 4, 2026? The full cryptic clue, all four progressive hints, and the answer with a short explanation are below.

Today's cryptic clue

“Ship's rear, or a teacher's expression.”

Progressive hints

Hint 1 of 3
Howard's surname, on radio.
Hint 2 of 3
Anagram of 'rents'.
Hint 3 of 3
Five letters. Starts with S.

Answer

Reveal the answer for September 4, 2026

STERN

A double definition: the stern is the rear of a ship, and a stern expression is a severe one. The radio hint (Howard Stern) and the 'rents' anagram both point to the same five letters.

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