Hurdle is a quick, satisfying daily routine: four five-letter rounds that feed into a final puzzle that asks you to read patterns, not just guess words. If you’re here for a gentle push, the hints below are written from the answers and designed to guide you without giving everything away too early.
If you want to play first, do the puzzle on the official Hurdle site, then come back for hints and the reveal boxes.
How Hurdle works
- Rounds 1–4 are standard five-letter guesses with feedback each attempt.
- When you solve a round, that solution becomes your starting guess for the next round.
- The final puzzle uses the four earlier answers as clues, highlighting letters that land in the right place or appear elsewhere.
Note: Highlighted letters do not guarantee duplicates in the final answer.
Today’s hints from the answers
These are stronger, more “directional” clues than a generic dictionary definition. Use them like rails: they tell you the type of word, the vibe, and the most common trap.
A smooth transition you make in speech, writing, or a playlist when you want the next thing to feel natural.
A throwback style. Often used for designs, fashion, or tech that intentionally looks older.
Means “not much” in a slightly formal tone. Think supply, time, or praise that’s in short measure.
A short story with a lesson. If you think “moral,” you’re in the right neighborhood.
Comparative: more sensible from experience. The kind of word used after a mistake you won’t repeat.
Quick nudge: one of today’s words is commonly used as a verb in conversation, another is a style label, and the last is a comparative adjective.
Practice feature
Use this mini practice mode to test your Hurdle instincts. Select one round, then reveal only what you want. The practice tiles let you rehearse patterns without forcing spoilers all at once.
Practice mode for Hurdle works differently than Connections: instead of grouping, you can test yourself by selecting a round and checking whether you can name the answer from the hint. If you want the answer, open the reveal for that round.
This practice tool does not “score” guesses. It’s designed to keep the experience spoiler-light and mobile-friendly.
Tap to reveal today’s answers
Answers and explanations are hidden below. Open only the round you want.
Reveal Hurdle Word 1
Answer: SEGUE
SEGUE is a smooth transition from one topic, song, or scene to the next. If you were thinking “shift” or “move,” this is the cleaner, more “flowing” option.
Reveal Hurdle Word 2
Answer: RETRO
RETRO signals deliberate throwback style. It’s not just “old,” it’s “styled like the past,” often with a fun, design-forward feel.
Reveal Hurdle Word 3
Answer: SCANT
SCANT means limited or barely enough. It’s a word you’ll see with resources, information, or time: enough to notice, not enough to rely on.
Reveal Hurdle Word 4
Answer: FABLE
A FABLE is a short tale that carries a lesson or moral. It’s more pointed than “story,” often involving a message you’re meant to take with you.
Reveal Final Hurdle
Answer: WISER
WISER is “more wise,” usually because experience changed your judgment. It’s often used after learning the hard way, then making a better choice next time.
