{
  "id": 7060121,
  "title": "Hurdle hints and answers for September 13, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/hurdle-hints-and-answers-for-september-13-2026",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-13T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/hurdle-hints-answers-september-13-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 13, 2026, enthusiasts of the daily word game Hurdle had a variety of hints to help them navigate through its five rounds. The first round challenged players to guess a word, with feedback on correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters provided for each guess. If players successfully guessed the correct answer, they would advance to the next hurdle, with the previous answer serving as their starting point for the new round.\n\nIn the final hurdle, all correct answers from previous hurdles were displayed, clearly indicating which letters were in the right position and which ones were misplaced. It is crucial to note that the frequency of highlighted letters from earlier guesses does not necessarily indicate the exact number of times those letters appear in the final word.\n\nFor those needing assistance, Hurdle provided several hints throughout the day. The hints included \"Rounded\" for the first word, \"A collection\" for the second, and \"A large animal found in Alaska\" for the third. The fourth word was described as a \"Simpson patriarch,\" while the final hint for the fifth word was \"To look into.\" Should players find themselves stuck at any point in the game, Hurdle offered assistance and encouragement. For those interested in other puzzles, Mashable's games hub featured various options such as Mahjong, Sudoku, and free crossword puzzles.",
  "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": "NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, September 12 (game #923)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/nyt-strands-hints-and-answers-for-saturday-september-12-game-923",
        "published": "2026-09-11T23:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}