Hurdle hints and answers for August 7, 2026

Today's Hurdle game consists of five rounds, each with its own hint and answer. In the first round, you are tasked with guessing a word, with feedback provided for each guess regarding correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters. If you manage to guess the correct answer, you advance to the next hurdle, receiving the answer to the previous hurdle as your initial guess for the next one.

The final hurdle provides all previous correct answers, clearly indicating correct and misplaced letters. It is important to note that the frequency of highlighted letters does not necessarily correspond to the actual number of times each letter appears in the final word.

Should you find yourself stuck at any point during today's Hurdle, fret not. Assistance is available. For Word 1, the hint is "A treat," with the answer being SNACK. Moving on to Word 2, the hint suggests "Over-the-top," leading to the answer GRAND. Word 3's hint is "Female," and the solution is WOMAN. Hurdle Word 4's hint is "Attempted," and the answer is TRIED.

Lastly, the final hint is "Polar," resulting in the word IONIC. For those seeking additional puzzles, Mashable offers a variety of games, including Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.