{
  "id": 16567255,
  "title": "Hurdle hints and answers for October 26, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/hurdle-hints-and-answers-for-october-26-2026",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-26T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/hurdle-hints-answers-october-26-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 26, 2026, fans of word games like Wordle can look forward to a new challenge called Hurdle. The game consists of five rounds, each requiring players to guess a word based on clues provided. In the first round, players must guess the word, with feedback given for correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters. If the correct answer is found, it becomes the starting point for the next round, offering varying amounts of assistance depending on the word. The final round reveals all correct answers from previous rounds, with highlighted letters indicating their correct placement or not in the final word. Players should note that the frequency of highlighted letters does not necessarily represent their occurrence in the final word. Should players find themselves stumped, Hurdle provides tips and hints to assist in reaching the solution.\n\nFor Hurdle Word 1, the hint is \"A hole where a small piece of ground was removed,\" leading to the answer DIVOT. For Hurdle Word 2, the hint is \"To improve writing,\" with the answer EMEND. Hurdle Word 3's hint is \"A feeling of fear or anxiety,\" resulting in the answer DREAD. Hurdle Word 4 hints at \"A meal often had in the middle of the day,\" leading to LUNCH. Lastly, the Final Hurdle hint is \"A smell that indicates something aged, perhaps moldy,\" revealing the answer MUSTY. With these clues and answers, players of Hurdle can tackle each word with confidence, enjoying a fresh and engaging word game experience.",
  "summary": "Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, October 25 (game #1735)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/quordle-hints-and-answers-for-sunday-october-25-game-1735",
        "published": "2026-10-24T23:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}