{
  "id": 1005869,
  "title": "Hurdle hints and answers for August 15, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/hurdle-hints-and-answers-for-august-15-2026",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-15T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/hurdle-hints-answers-august-15-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 15, 2026, avid players of word games like Wordle can look forward to a new challenge called Hurdle. This game consists of five rounds, each with its own unique hint and answer. In the first round, players must guess the word, with feedback provided for correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters. If successful, the player proceeds to the next hurdle, receiving the answer to the previous hurdle as their first guess for the next round.\n\nThe final hurdle presents a special twist, where every correct answer from the previous rounds is displayed, clearly indicating which letters are in the correct position and which ones are misplaced. It's important to note that the number of times a letter is highlighted does not necessarily reflect the frequency of that letter in the final word.\n\nShould players find themselves stuck at any point in Hurdle, no need to fret. Helpful hints are provided to guide them through each step of the game. For those who enjoy staying updated on the latest tech and digital culture news, signing up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter or enabling push alerts can deliver the information straight to their inbox or device.\n\nShould players encounter difficulties in solving today's Hurdle, fret not! Guidance is available, ensuring an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all players. Hurdle Word 1 hint suggests a \"mistake,\" and the answer is SNAFU. Word 2 hints at \"ways information is relayed,\" with the answer being MEDIA. Hurdle Word 3 hints at \"to destroy,\" and the answer is BREAK. The fourth word alludes to \"like an apartment,\" leading to the answer CONDO. Finally, the Last Hurdle hint refers to \"an area without light,\" with the answer being UNLIT.",
  "summary": "Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}