{
  "id": 9695489,
  "title": "Hurdle hints and answers for September 25, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/hurdle-hints-and-answers-for-september-25-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/hurdle-hints-answers-september-25-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Daily word games like Wordle have inspired another popular game called Hurdle. This game consists of five rounds or \"hurdles\" where players attempt to guess a word.\n\nIn the first round, players receive hints indicating whether the letters they guessed are correct, misplaced, or incorrect. If they successfully guess the word, they advance to the next hurdle, with the previous answer serving as their first guess in the new round. The help provided in subsequent hurdles varies based on the words chosen.\n\nThe final hurdle presents all the correct answers from the previous rounds, clearly showing which letters are in the right place and which are misplaced. It's crucial to remember that the frequency of a highlighted letter doesn't necessarily reflect how many times it appears in the final word.\n\nIf players find themselves stuck at any point during a round, they can refer to the hints provided. To assist those who might be struggling today, we've compiled hints and answers for Hurdle. These clues should help guide players to the correct solutions.\n\nWord 1: Hints pointed towards a long, hooded winter coat. The answer to this round is PARKA.\nWord 2: The hint suggested putting something into practice. The answer is ENACT.\nWord 3: This word was described as courageous. The answer is BRAVE.\nWord 4: The word meant livid or angry. The answer is ANGRY.\nFinal Hurdle: The hint was \"Golden.\" The answer is HONEY.\n\nIf you're looking for additional puzzles to challenge your mind, Mashable offers a variety of games, including Mahjong, Sudoku, and free crossword puzzles. Check out our games hub for more options to keep your mind sharp and entertained.",
  "summary": "Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.",
  "key_points": [
    "Hurdle game consists of five rounds with varying hints",
    "First round provides correct/incorrect/misplaced letter hints",
    "Final hurdle shows correct answers with placement and frequency"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Hurdle game's structure, which gradually increases hint availability, requires players to strategically use given clues to solve subsequent rounds, making it a mentally challenging puzzle experience.",
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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."
}