Hints for August 9, 2026

Velvet Ledgers and Deep-Water Smiles

Clues for every row of the August 9, 2026 ladder, “Velvet Ledgers and Deep-Water Smiles”. Each answer stays hidden until you ask for it.

Difficulty
Hard
Genius Score
500
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Fortunes wagered where charm swims with danger.

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  1. Row 1 · Guide wordBAIL
  2. Row 2

    4 letters · Synonym: link

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    BOND

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  3. Row 3 · Guide wordMARKET
  4. Row 4

    4 letters · Synonym: assess

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    RATE

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  5. Row 5 · Guide wordCARD
  6. Row 6

    5 letters · Synonym: predator

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    SHARK

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  7. Row 7 · Guide wordTANK
  8. Row 8

    3 letters · Synonym: summit

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    TOP

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  9. Row 9 · Guide wordHAT