This page covers the five words of the daily Hurdle puzzle for 16 November 2026. Four hints for each word are folded below from the lightest to the strongest, and the five answers follow the hints.
Hurdle Hints and Answers 16 November 2026
Each of the first four words allows six guesses, and the final word allows two. Open the hints for one word at a time.
Word 1 Hints
Hint 1 · word category
A noun from the world of birds.
Hint 2 · letters and vowels
The word has two vowels and no letter appears twice.
Hint 3 · first letter
The word starts with the letter S.
Hint 4 · plain definition
A young dove or pigeon.
Word 2 Hints
Hint 1 · word category
A noun that names a color.
Hint 2 · letters and vowels
The word has three vowels and at least one letter appears more than once.
Hint 3 · first letter
The word starts with the letter B.
Hint 4 · plain definition
A color ranging from pale brown to a yellowish gray off-white.
Word 3 Hints
Hint 1 · word category
A verb involving physical force.
Hint 2 · letters and vowels
The word has one vowel and no letter appears twice.
Hint 3 · first letter
The word starts with the letter C.
Hint 4 · plain definition
To squeeze something between hard objects so that its shape changes.
Word 4 Hints
Hint 1 · word category
A verb used in body language.
Hint 2 · letters and vowels
The word has one vowel and no letter appears twice.
Hint 3 · first letter
The word starts with the letter S.
Hint 4 · plain definition
To raise the shoulders to express uncertainty or lack of concern.
Final Hurdle Hints
Hint 1 · word category
A noun from the world of partner dancing.
Hint 2 · letters and vowels
The word has two vowels and no letter appears twice.
Hint 3 · first letter
The word starts with the letter R.
Hint 4 · plain definition
A slow-paced Cuban dance for partners.
Hurdle Answers for November 16, 2026
The five answers are hidden in the fold below in the order the game gives them. Open it after you finish guessing.
Hurdle answers for 16 November 2026
SQUAB, BEIGE, CRUSH, SHRUG, RUMBA
- SQUAB: Squab means a young dove or pigeon.
- BEIGE: Beige is a color ranging from pale brown to a yellowish gray off-white.
- CRUSH: Crush means to squeeze something between hard objects so that its shape changes.
- SHRUG: Shrug means to raise the shoulders to express uncertainty or lack of concern.
- RUMBA: Rumba is a slow-paced Cuban partner dance.
Yesterday’s Hurdle answers for 15 November 2026
SLURP, LAYUP, BLOKE, CRIME, REBUS
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Questions about Hurdle
How is Hurdle played?
Hurdle is five five-letter word puzzles in a row. In each puzzle, a green tile means the letter is in the right place, and a yellow tile means it is in the word but in another place. The final puzzle starts with the four earlier answers already filled in.
When does Hurdle change to a new puzzle?
A new puzzle arrives at midnight in the player’s own time zone.
How many tries does a player get in Hurdle?
Six guesses are allowed for each of the first four words, and two for the final word. From the second word on, the first guess is already filled in with the previous answer.
Where can a person play Hurdle?
Play Hurdle in a web browser on Arkadium’s games site.
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