Hurdle hints and answers for August 3, 2026

Hurdle is a word game similar to Wordle, featuring five rounds in total. The first round involves guessing a word, with feedback on correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters. Correct answers unlock subsequent hurdles, providing answers to previous ones as clues. The final hurdle displays all correct previous answers, with accurate and misplaced letters highlighted. A reminder is provided that the frequency of highlighted letters does not indicate their count in the final word.

For those struggling with any hurdle, assistance is available. Hurdle hints are provided for each word, guiding players towards the correct answer. Word 1 hint suggests a squirrel's favorite nut, leading to the answer ACORN. Word 2 hints at a cutter, resulting in PARER. Word 3 hints at brilliance, with the correct answer being ECLAT.

Word 4 hints at maturing, and the answer is RIPEN. The final word, hinting at a fiery crime, is ARSON. For additional puzzles, Mashable offers games like Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more in their games hub.