ClueCrush Daily Puzzle Hints - March 18, 2026

Hints and answers for the stored ClueCrush puzzle #186 dated 2026-03-18. Open each word hint or the answer disclosure when you are ready.

Puzzle #186 ·

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Word hints

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One word in this group: STAGE

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One word in this group: HANDLE

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One word in this group: MARIONETTE

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One word in this group: YANK

Puzzle answers

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Group 1: Puppet Show Parts

  • STAGE
  • ROD
  • STRING
  • CURTAIN

Group 2: Control

  • HANDLE
  • MANIPULATE
  • WIELD
  • GOVERN

Group 3: Types of Puppets

  • MARIONETTE
  • DOLL
  • FIGURE
  • KITE

Group 4: To Pull

  • YANK
  • DRAG
  • HAUL
  • JERK