{
  "id": 4344485,
  "title": "Hurdle hints and answers for August 30, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/hurdle-hints-and-answers-for-august-30-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/hurdle-hints-answers-august-30-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 30, 2026, word game enthusiasts will find themselves immersed in a new challenge called Hurdle. This game consists of five rounds, each presenting a unique word puzzle for players to solve.\n\nIn the first round, participants must guess the word, receiving feedback in the form of correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters after each attempt. Successfully guessing the correct word will propel players to the next hurdle, with the last hurdle providing all previous correct answers and highlighting any correctly or misplaced letters.\n\nAn essential point to remember is that the frequency of highlighted letters from previous guesses does not necessarily indicate the exact number of times that letter appears in the final word. If players find themselves stuck at any stage of today's Hurdle, they can rest assured that assistance is available.\n\nFor those seeking additional help, the article provides Hurdle Word 1 and Word 2 hints, guiding players towards the answers FOLLY and KAZOO respectively. The third word, FUDGE, follows next, while the fourth word, RARER, concludes the previous hurdle. The final hurdle hints at a jacket flap, with the answer LAPEL awaiting those who conquer this last challenge.\n\nFor those interested in expanding their puzzle repertoire, Mashable offers a variety of games, including Mahjong, Sudoku, and free crossword puzzles, ensuring there's always a new challenge to tackle.",
  "summary": "Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.",
  "key_points": [
    "Hurdle game features five rounds of word puzzles",
    "First round provides feedback on correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters",
    "Hints for Words 1-4: FOLLY, KAZOO, FUDGE, RARER; final word LAPEL"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Hurdle game provides a series of word puzzles with hints and answers available to guide players through the challenges and help them solve the words.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}