Hurdle hints and answers for August 5, 2026
Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.
Hurdle is a daily word game that offers five rounds of challenging puzzles. In the initial round, players must guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters displayed after each attempt. A correct solution will advance the player to the next hurdle, with the final answer serving as the starting point for the subsequent round.
The final hurdle reveals all previous correct answers, along with accurate letter placement in the ultimate word. It's worth noting that the frequency of highlighted letters from prior guesses doesn't signify their occurrence count in the concluding word.
Should players encounter any obstacles during their Hurdle journey, assistance is readily available. Various hints are provided for each step of the game, ensuring players remain engaged and entertained. Examples of these hints include "Hairy" for the first word, "Force" for the second, "Separate" for the third, "A plan" for the fourth, and "Defective" for the final hurdle.
Word 1 hint: Hairy
Word 1 answer: FURRY
Word 2 hint: Force
Word 2 answer: VIGOR
Word 3 hint: Separate
Word 3 answer: APART
Word 4 hint: A plan
Word 4 answer: DEIGN
Final Hurdle hint: Defective
Word 5 answer: BUGGY
For those seeking additional puzzle-solving activities, Mashable's games hub features a variety of options, including Mahjong, Sudoku, and free crosswords.
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