Some days Hurdle feels like a polite little brain-teaser; other days it drags you through a vocabulary obstacle course with a wink. Today’s lineup is a perfect mix of challenges: a little bit of fusion, fragrance, windy bursts, and a loud blast at the end. Ready for a whirlwind of words? Let’s dive in!

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  • PURE – Free from contamination or impurities, often used for something clean or untainted.
  • OUTER – Referring to the external part or surface of something.
  • ABUZZ – Full of excitement, activity, or noise.
  • TOKEN – A symbol or object representing something else, often with significant meaning.
  • DRILL – A tool for boring holes or driving objects, also used for repetitive practice or training.
    • ABYSS – A deep, seemingly endless or bottomless space or chasm, often used figuratively to describe profound emptiness, whether literal (like in the ocean) or emotional (like an abyss of despair).
    • RACER – A person or vehicle that participates in races, usually associated with high speed, skill, and competitiveness in various sports or events.
    • SMITE – To strike with a heavy blow or force, often used in historical, religious, or mythological contexts to describe powerful and decisive attacks, especially in battle or conflict.
    • ALIKE – Referring to two or more things that are similar in nature, appearance, or qualities, suggesting a strong resemblance or likeness between them.
    • ORBIT – The curved path that an object follows as it moves around another object, typically used to describe the movement of planets, moons, or artificial satellites in space.
    • BLOND – A light or pale yellowish color, typically used to describe hair that is light in tone, often associated with fair-skinned individuals.
    • ABYSS – A deep, seemingly bottomless chasm or void, often used metaphorically to describe a profound or vast emptiness, whether literal or emotional.
    • RACER – A person or thing that competes in races, typically associated with speed and agility in competitive sports or events.
    • SMITE – To strike forcefully or to deliver a heavy blow, often used in historical or mythological contexts to describe powerful attacks, especially in battle.
    • ALIKE – Describes two or more things that are similar or have a resemblance in appearance, characteristics, or qualities.

  • CORAL – A type of marine organism that forms large colonies and is often found in warm, shallow oceans. It can also refer to the pinkish-red color.

  • ROTOR – A rotating part of a machine, often found in motors or engines, that plays a key role in generating movement or energy.

  • BLAME – To assign responsibility for a fault or wrong action, typically in a negative context.

  • WRYLY – In a twisted or contorted manner, often describing a facial expression or a sarcastic attitude.

  • USING – An act applied to tools.
  • AWFUL – Exceptionally not great.
  • SWATH – A broad grouping, sometimes described as wide.
  • FEIGN – Faking something to deceive an opponent.
  • GIRLY – Some might describe this as the opposite of manly.
  • ASIDE – A remark or comment made in conversation that is not directly related to the main subject.
  • TWEET – A short message posted on Twitter.
  • SHOWN – Displayed or presented for viewing.
  • CRYPT – An underground room or vault beneath a church, often used as a burial place.
  • OLDER – Having lived for a greater number of years; advanced in age.

What is Hurdle?

Hurdle is a short-form daily word puzzle (think Wordle-ish) where you must guess multiple five-letter words. Each guess gives feedback and helps you clear the daily hurdles. The puzzle resets at midnight local time.

Extra Hints:

  • One answer contains double letters (the same letter twice in a row).
  • The five answers begin with: A, R, S, A, O (in the order given above).
  • Word 3 is commonly used in the phrase “a living thing”.
  • Word 4 could be someone overly curious.

Today’s Hurdle Hints & Answers:

  • PURE – Free from contamination or impurities, often used for something clean or untainted.
  • OUTER – Referring to the external part or surface of something.
  • ABUZZ – Full of excitement, activity, or noise.
  • TOKEN – A symbol or object representing something else, often with significant meaning.
  • DRILL – A tool for boring holes or driving objects, also used for repetitive practice or training.

Final Reveal (Last warning: Spoilers ahead!)

That’s it for today’s Hurdle! If you’re feeling like you’ve conquered the puzzle with ease, make sure to come back tomorrow for another round of brain-teasing fun. Stay tuned for more clues, answers, and your daily Hurdle fix!

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