Yesterday's Word Hurdle Hints & Answers

Still thinking about yesterday’s Hurdle?

Use this tool to uncover letters one by one, or tap the light bulb above each word for spoiler-free clues to guide you through each puzzle. Ready to see how quickly you can catch up with all five Hurdles of yesterday? Let’s go!

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How to Use This Word Hurdle Solver

Follow these quick steps to get the most out of the tool:

Start with the hidden words

Each of the five Hurdle words appears as a row of question marks. The letters are hidden to avoid spoilers.

Reveal letters at your own pace

Click on any question mark to uncover that letter. You can reveal as few or as many as you like, in any order.

Get a helpful hint

Tap the 💡 light bulb above a word to reveal a clue for that specific entry. Perfect if you want a gentle nudge instead of a full answer or want to find out the meaning of a tricky word already uncovered.

Keep exploring!

Try our Word Finder Tool for a more hands-on solving experience. Experiment with letters, patterns, and exclusions to find every possible match.

What is Hurdle?

Hurdle is a daily word game that challenges you to solve not just one puzzle, but a series of five. Each of the first four puzzles works like Wordle: you have six tries to guess a secret five-letter word, with colored tiles showing if your letters are correct, misplaced, or absent. The twist comes in the fifth and final round: the “ultimate hurdle.” It begins pre-filled with the first four answers, but you only get two chances to solve it. Smart strategy, sharp vocabulary, and a bit of luck are the keys to victory.

How and Where to Play Hurdle

Hurdle is available to play for free on Arkadium and is especially popular on AARP Games, where social features like leaderboards make it even more fun. Each day, a new set of five five-letter words awaits your solving skills.

How to Play Hurdle:

1. Start Guessing: Enter any five-letter word to begin.
2. Color Feedback, similar to Wordle:
   Green: Letter is correct and in the right spot.
   Yellow: Letter exists in the word, but in the wrong position.
   Grey: Letter isn’t in the word. Eliminate and refine!
3. Process of Elimination: Use the colored tiles to adjust your next guesses.

The Five-Puzzle Challenge:

• Puzzles 1–4: Standard daily puzzles with six attempts each and building on the previous word.
• Puzzle 5 – The Final Hurdle: Pre-filled with the previous four answers, which means more hints, but you only get two guesses to solve it.

Catch Up on Yesterday’s NYT Puzzles

• Yesterday’s NYT The Mini
• Yesterday’s NYT The Crossword
• Yesterday’s Connections
• Yesterday’s Strands
• Yesterday’s Spelling Bee
• Yesterday’s Connections Sports Edition

Want to solve Hurdle your own way?

Try our Word Finder Tool for a more hands-on approach. Enter known letters, set patterns, or exclude what doesn’t fit. Choose 5-letter words and use advanced search for as much detail as you like. Perfect for thoughtful solvers who enjoy experimenting!

Word Hurdle: Tips to Win

• Start with words that mix common vowels (A, E, O) and frequent consonants (T, R, S).
• Play with plurals, as they can lead to winning words here.
• Earn points as you play to unlock hints, reveal letters, or flip grey tiles.

Hurdle is a mix of logic, vocabulary, and strategy, perfect for daily brain exercise or friendly leaderboard competition.

📅 Catching up on past Word Hurdle puzzles?

You can also use this Hurdle solver tool for older than yesterday games, all the way back to August 1, 2025. To go to a specific date, use the date picker at the top of the page. Whether you’re replaying old favorites on Arkadium or tackling archived Hurdle puzzles on other platforms, we’re ready to assist you with hints, answers, and smart clues.