Hurdle Hints and Answers for May 26, 2026

If you enjoy daily word challenges like Wordle, adding Hurdle to your gaming routine will enhance your experience.

The game consists of five distinct rounds. In the initial round, players must guess the target word, with each guess revealing correct, misplaced, or incorrect letters. Successfully guessing the word advances you to the next hurdle, where the answer to the last hurdle becomes your first guess. This setup can provide multiple clues or none at all, depending on the words involved. During the final hurdle, all correct answers from previous rounds are displayed, with clear indications of correct and misplaced letters.

It’s crucial to note that the frequency a letter is highlighted in previous guesses does not necessarily indicate how many times that letter appears in the final word.

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If you find yourself stuck at any point during today’s Hurdle, don’t fret! We’re here to assist you.

Hint for Hurdle Word 1

Something you use to write.

Answer for Hurdle Word 1

DRAFT

Hint for Hurdle Word 2

A type of covering.

Answer for Hurdle Word 2

SHAWL

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Hint for Hurdle Word 3

A term for a foolish person.

Answer for Hurdle Word 3

TWERP

Hint for Hurdle Word 4

Something woolly.

Answer for Hurdle Word 4

HAIRY

Final Hurdle Hint

A taste that is sour.

Answer for Hurdle Word 5

TANGY

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