This page covers the five words of the daily Hurdle puzzle for 24 October 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 24 October 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 about social behavior.
Hint 2 · letters and vowels
The word has two vowels and at least one letter appears more than once.
Hint 3 · first letter
The word starts with the letter G.
Hint 4 · plain meaning
A foolish and embarrassing mistake, especially one made in public.
Word 2 Hints
Hint 1 · word category
A noun in diplomacy.
Hint 2 · letters and vowels
The word has two vowels (counting only A, E, I, O and U) and no letter appears twice.
Hint 3 · first letter
The word starts with the letter E.
Hint 4 · plain meaning
A diplomatic agent ranked just below an ambassador.
Word 3 Hints
Hint 1 · word category
A noun from supernatural folklore.
Hint 2 · letters and vowels
The word has two vowels (counting only A, E, I, O and U) and no letter appears twice.
Hint 3 · first letter
The word starts with the letter B.
Hint 4 · plain meaning
A ghost, goblin, or other hostile supernatural creature.
Word 4 Hints
Hint 1 · word category
A noun in circus entertainment.
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 meaning
A slapstick performer often associated with a circus and usually wearing oversized clothing and face paint.
Final Hurdle Hints
Hint 1 · word category
A noun for a part of the body.
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 N.
Hint 4 · plain meaning
The dip or bump on the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.
Hurdle Answers for October 24, 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 24 October 2026
GAFFE, ENVOY, BOGEY, CLOWN, NAVEL
- GAFFE: A gaffe is an embarrassing error or breach of etiquette.
- ENVOY: An envoy is a representative or a diplomatic agent below an ambassador in rank.
- BOGEY: A bogey can mean a ghost, goblin, or other hostile supernatural creature.
- CLOWN: A clown is a slapstick performer or a person who acts silly.
- NAVEL: The navel is the mark on the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached.
Yesterday’s Hurdle answers for 23 October 2026
BERTH, REBEL, BRAND, OUTDO, HENCE
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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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