Hurdle hints and answers for November 5, 2026

Hurdle is a word game similar to Wordle, featuring five rounds of guessing. In the initial round, players attempt to guess a word, with feedback provided on correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters. If the answer is accurate, it advances players to the next hurdle, using the previous hurdle's answer as the initial guess. The final hurdle presents all correct answers from prior rounds, with clear indications of correct and misplaced letters.

Players should note that the frequency of a letter's highlighting doesn't necessarily reflect its actual frequency in the final word. Should players encounter difficulty at any stage, assistance is available. The game is a part of Mashable's tech and digital culture news, and additional tech-related content can be found by signing up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter or activating push alerts.

For those who find themselves stuck, hints are provided for each hurdle. The hints include specific clues for the first four words and a general hint for the final word. Hints for the first hurdle are "Go get it!" and "There's a possibility." The second word's hint is "Possibility," with the correct answer being "MIGHT." The third word's hint is "Bring it down," leading to the word "LOWER." The fourth word's hint is "Vapor," resulting in the answer "STEAM."

The final hint for the fifth and last word is "Growl," with the correct answer being "GRUNT." For those seeking more puzzle-solving options, Mashable offers a variety of games, including Mahjong, Sudoku, and free crosswords, available on their games hub.