This page always has the hints and answers for the newest Hurdle puzzle. Right now, this is the puzzle for October 30, 2026. The previous day’s puzzle follows because the game changes at midnight in each player’s own time zone, so both puzzles are in play at the same time around the world.
The next puzzle is already open in places where that day has begun, and its hints and answers are on the November 4, 2026 page.
Hurdle Hints and Answers 30 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 · position term
A preposition used to describe position in physical space.
Hint 2 · letters and vowels
The word has three vowels and no letter appears twice.
Hint 3 · first letter
The word starts with the letter A.
Hint 4 · spatial meaning
On every side of something.
Word 2 Hints
Hint 1 · life status
An adjective related to life and death.
Hint 2 · letters and vowels
The word has three vowels and no letter appears twice.
Hint 3 · first letter
The word starts with the letter A.
Hint 4 · plain definition
Having life; not dead.
Word 3 Hints
Hint 1 · speech category
A noun related to speech and singing.
Hint 2 · letters and vowels
The word has three vowels and no letter appears twice.
Hint 3 · first letter
The word starts with the letter V.
Hint 4 · plain definition
Sound produced by the mouth, especially during speech or song.
Word 4 Hints
Hint 1 · transportation term
A noun used in towing and transportation.
Hint 2 · letters and vowels
The word has one vowel and at least one letter appears more than once.
Hint 3 · first letter
The word starts with the letter H.
Hint 4 · plain definition
A fastener or connection point, such as for a trailer.
Final Hurdle Hints
Hint 1 · food category
A noun for something eaten as food.
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 A.
Hint 4 · plain definition
A firm, round fruit grown on a tree, commonly with green, red, or yellow skin.
Hurdle Answers for October 30, 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 30 October 2026
ABOUT, ALIVE, VOICE, HITCH, APPLE
- ABOUT: About can mean around or on every side of something.
- ALIVE: Alive means living or not dead.
- VOICE: Voice means sound uttered by the mouth, especially in speech or song.
- HITCH: A hitch is a fastener or connection point, such as for a trailer.
- APPLE: An apple is a firm, round fruit grown on a tree and used for eating, cooking, or making cider.
Yesterday’s Hurdle answers for 29 October 2026
ALIBI, CAPER, BULGE, STERN, MAGIC
The puzzle for October 29, 2026, the day before, follows. It is still the puzzle of the day in places where the new day has not begun.
Hurdle Hints and Answers 29 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 · law and trials
A noun used in criminal trials.
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 A.
Hint 4 · plain definition
A defense that seeks to prove an accused person was elsewhere when a crime occurred.
Extra hint · last letter
The word ends with I.
Word 2 Hints
Hint 1 · movement and dance
A noun connected with dancing and playful movement.
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 C.
Hint 4 · plain definition
A playful leap or a jump made while dancing.
Extra hint · last letter
The word ends with R.
Word 3 Hints
Hint 1 · bodies and containers
A noun for a physical feature of containers or bodies.
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 B.
Hint 4 · plain definition
An outward swelling or a part that sticks out from a surface.
Extra hint · last letter
The word ends with E.
Word 4 Hints
Hint 1 · boats and travel
A noun for a part of a boat.
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
The rear part of a ship or other vessel.
Extra hint · last letter
The word ends with N.
Final Hurdle Hints
Hint 1 · rituals and powers
A noun associated with occult rituals.
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 M.
Hint 4 · plain definition
The use of rituals or actions to control natural or supernatural forces for some benefit.
Extra hint · last letter
The word ends with C.
Hurdle Answers for October 29, 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 29 October 2026
ALIBI, CAPER, BULGE, STERN, MAGIC
- ALIBI: An alibi is a defense based on being somewhere else when an alleged crime occurred.
- CAPER: A caper is a playful leap or a jump made while dancing.
- BULGE: A bulge is a swelling or a part that projects outward from a surface.
- STERN: The stern is the rear part of a ship or other vessel.
- MAGIC: Magic can mean using rituals or actions to control natural or supernatural beings and forces for some benefit.
Yesterday’s Hurdle answers for 28 October 2026
BRACE, DOUGH, DEIFY, PROSE, BLACK
Past Hurdle Answers
This list gives the answers from earlier days, newest first. A linked date leads to that day’s own page with its hints.
- October 28, 2026 · BRACE, DOUGH, DEIFY, PROSE, BLACK
- October 27, 2026 · DIVOT, EMEND, DREAD, LUNCH, MUSTY
- October 26, 2026 · AHOLD, TUBER, MOUSE, PLEAT, EXUDE
- October 25, 2026 · TERSE, SCARF, CLASS, PEONY, STEAK
- October 24, 2026 · GAFFE, ENVOY, BOGEY, CLOWN, NAVEL
- October 23, 2026 · BERTH, REBEL, BRAND, OUTDO, HENCE
- October 22, 2026 · MOSSY, PATTY, TRITE, ABLED, QUELL
- October 21, 2026 · SOOTY, PRIZE, SLEET, STOLE, NYLON
- October 20, 2026 · FISHY, WEAVE, VILLA, SCORN, PEARL
- October 19, 2026 · DIVVY, PLUME, GLARE, STARE, BRISK
- October 18, 2026 · APNEA, ALIEN, PHOTO, SPILT, SCOPE
- October 17, 2026 · ACING, SANER, TOUCH, BRIAR, MOLDY
- October 16, 2026 · HEART, WINDY, JUROR, BIDET, BLEAT
- October 15, 2026 · ADEPT, RESIN, RELAX, FRAME, OWLET
- October 14, 2026 · OUTER, ABUZZ, TOKEN, DRILL, DRIER
- October 13, 2026 · LOBBY, SPURN, PRONG, PATCH, QUERY
- October 12, 2026 · GIVER, GAMMA, SAVOR, DRUID, UPEND
- October 11, 2026 · MUSKY, INNER, GUSTY, BLARE, KLUTZ
- October 10, 2026 · RACER, SMITE, ALIKE, ORBIT, PALSY
- October 9, 2026 · BLAME, WRYLY, HOUND, OPTIC, BLESS
- October 8, 2026 · SWATH, FEIGN, GIRLY, STALL, GROPE
- October 7, 2026 · CASTE, BASIL, REPEL, ENJOY, LOGIC
- October 6, 2026 · TWEET, SHOWN, CRYPT, OLDER, HILLY
- October 5, 2026 · CHIME, RAJAH, PLACE, BATCH, LADLE
- October 4, 2026 · SOGGY, CLAMP, TIZZY, RADII, TULIP
- October 3, 2026 · BLAZE, REGAL, ANVIL, FUSSY, BAGGY
- October 2, 2026 · MORON, WREAK, MOXIE, DISCO, COMMA
- October 1, 2026 · BLUFF, PASTE, TIMER, MOUNT, COMIC
- September 30, 2026 · RUMOR, NURSE, GLAZE, GOFER, MONTH
- September 29, 2026 · ALLEY, FORGE, MARSH, CLEAN, LOCAL
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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