Clever Clue of the Month

August 2026
Clue: One who tries not to overshadow the star?....MAKEUPARTIST
Constructors: Barbara Lin & Jess Rucks; Editor: Patti Varol
LAT, Saturday, August 15, 2026

Clever Clue Nominees

Please vote for the best clue from August. The Clever Clue of the Month will be announced in a few days.

Dead zones?................................TOMBS
Science fiction channel?...................WORMHOLE
It isn't not a feature of this clue........DOUBLENEGATIVE
People hold complicated positions on it....TWISTERMAT
One who tries not to overshadow the star?..MAKEUPARTIST
They might raise your kids.................BOOSTERSEATS