Which type of deed does NOT guarantee a clear title?

The quitclaim deed is a legal instrument that conveys whatever interest the grantor has in a property without making any guarantees about that interest. This means that the grantor does not warrant that the title is clear or free from any liens, encumbrances, or defects. Essentially, the grantor is transferring their interest, but they are not providing any assurance that the title is sound.

In contrast, a warranty deed provides broad guarantees that protect the buyer from potential defects in the title that may arise from prior claims. A special warranty deed offers limited assurances, covering only issues that arose during the time the grantor owned the property. A grant deed, while not as comprehensive as a warranty deed, typically implies that the grantor has not disposed of the property to someone else and that the property is free from encumbrances that are not publicly disclosed.

Therefore, the quitclaim deed does not offer any guarantee of a clear title, making it the correct answer in this context.