Clueless #261 — August 18, 2026 Answer
The secret word for this day's Clueless puzzle
Below is the official Clueless answer for Tuesday, August 18, 2026 — puzzle #261. This is the secret word the game was looking for. Tap to reveal it (no spoilers until you do).
Daily secret word · Puzzle #261
BOLT
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About this puzzle
Clueless is a daily word-guessing game by LessGames. There are no clues at all — you type any word and the game tells you how close you are to the secret word, with a distance of 1 meaning you found it. Each day brings one new secret word for everyone, and stuck players can spend points on hints that narrow the gap. This page is part of our complete daily archive, updated every morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clueless?
Clueless is a free daily word game by LessGames, playable at lessgames.com. You guess the secret word with no clues — after every guess the game shows a distance telling you how close your word is to the answer.
Why is the answer hidden until I tap?
So you can browse dates without spoiling a puzzle you haven't played yet. Tap “Reveal the answer” to show this day's secret word.
Is there a new Clueless puzzle every day?
Yes — one secret word per day, the same for every player. The puzzle number counts up from the game's launch on December 1, 2025.