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Why this answer
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What made this one tricky:
- GAUZE: uses rare Z.
- ALBUM: has 2 vowel slots.
- GRAZE: uses rare Z; opens with the GR consonant blend.
- DONOR: repeats O.
- BLUNT: opens with the BL consonant blend.
The sequence opens with GAUZE, the medical fabric, then moves to ALBUM, a collection of music or photographs. GRAZE is the central trap because it shares the G-start and E-ending of GAUZE but means brushing past or feeding on grass. DONOR is a giver, and the Final Hurdle BLUNT works both for a dull edge and direct speech.
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| Sun, Aug 9, 2026 | Hurdle #1681 | HEATH / DUTCH / BATHE / ENDOW / LIKEN |
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| Fri, Aug 7, 2026 | Hurdle #1679 | SNACK / GRAND / WOMAN / TRIED / IONIC |
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The key pattern trap
Keep GAUZE and GRAZE separate: both begin with G and end with E, but the medical-material clue needs AUZ, while the light-contact clue needs RAZ. The remaining three answers have distinct opening letters.
FAQ
What were yesterday's Hurdle answers for August 10, 2026?
The five answers were GAUZE, ALBUM, GRAZE, DONOR, and BLUNT.
What was the Final Hurdle answer for August 10, 2026?
The Final Hurdle answer was BLUNT.
What number does TECHi use for the August 10 Hurdle?
TECHi labels the August 10, 2026 set as Hurdle #1682.
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