ClueCrush Daily Puzzle Hints - May 22, 2026

Hints and answers for the stored ClueCrush puzzle #253 dated 2026-05-22. Open each word hint or the answer disclosure when you are ready.

Puzzle #253 ·

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Word hints

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One word in this group: FANTASY

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One word in this group: PLOT

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One word in this group: FAIRY

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One word in this group: CHIMERA

Puzzle answers

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Group 1: Literary Genres

  • FANTASY
  • GOTHIC
  • MYSTERY
  • EPIC

Group 2: Story Elements

  • PLOT
  • THEME
  • SETTING
  • NARRATOR

Group 3: Magical Beings

  • FAIRY
  • SPIRIT
  • GOLEM
  • SIREN

Group 4: Words for 'Unreal'

  • CHIMERA
  • ILLUSION
  • SPECTER
  • DREAM