Hurdle: Daily Word Puzzle – Hints and Answers for March 26, 2026

If you enjoy daily word games like Wordle, Hurdle offers a compelling addition to your routine. This game presents a series of five word puzzles, each building upon the previous one. Here’s a breakdown of today’s Hurdle, including hints and answers for each round, as of March 26, 2026.

How Hurdle Works

Hurdle challenges players to guess a hidden word in each of five rounds. The first four rounds involve solving individual six-letter words within six attempts. The fifth and final round utilizes the correct answers from the previous four rounds as starting points, providing a unique advantage. Players have two attempts to solve the final puzzle.

Feedback is provided after each guess:

• Green: The letter is correct and in the right position.
• Yellow: The letter is correct but in the wrong position.
• Grey: The letter is not in the word.

Hurdle Word 1: Hint & Answer

Hint: Small drums.

Answer: BONGO

Hurdle Word 2: Hint & Answer

Hint: A landscaper’s tool.

Answer: MOWER

Hurdle Word 3: Hint & Answer

Hint: A thicket.

Answer: COPSE

Hurdle Word 4: Hint & Answer

Hint: A stringed instrument.

Answer: BANJO

Hurdle Word 5: Hint & Answer

Hint: What ancient stairs might do.

Answer: CREAK

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