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Why this answer
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What made this one tricky:
- WREST: opens with the WR consonant blend.
- TOPAZ: uses rare Z.
- DRUNK: opens with the DR consonant blend.
- GLEAN: opens with the GL consonant blend.
- PRINT: opens with the PR consonant blend.
The June 22 Hurdle chain starts with WREST, a verb built around force and removal. TOPAZ shifts to a gemstone answer, DRUNK gives a common adjective, GLEAN means to gather gradually, and PRINT closes with a familiar noun-or-verb answer that has several everyday meanings.
Recent Hurdle answers
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| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jun 22, 2026 | Hurdle #1633 | WREST / TOPAZ / DRUNK / GLEAN / PRINT |
| Sun, Jun 21, 2026 | Hurdle #1632 | IRONY / DOWRY / SPICY / GAUNT / PLAIT |
| Sat, Jun 20, 2026 | Hurdle #1631 | EATER / DRYLY / GIPSY / RATTY / OUTDO |
| Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Hurdle #1630 | LYMPH / GLYPH / CHAMP / DUSKY / LUSTY |
| Thu, Jun 18, 2026 | Hurdle #1629 | DYING / GONAD / NASTY / SLOTH / SLOSH |
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FAQ
What was yesterday’s Hurdle answer for June 22, 2026?
Yesterday’s Hurdle answers were WREST, TOPAZ, DRUNK, GLEAN, and PRINT.
What was the hardest word in yesterday’s Hurdle?
WREST and GLEAN were the trickiest because both are less common in casual speech than DRUNK or PRINT.
How many answers are in Hurdle?
A daily Hurdle set has five answers, with each solved word feeding into the next stage of the puzzle.
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