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Why this answer
The letters, categories, or grid logic that made this one tricky.
What made this one tricky:
- SPELT: opens with the SP consonant blend.
- SHARE: opens with the SH consonant blend.
- SAUCY: ends in Y, a common late-solve trap.
- JIMMY: repeats M; uses rare J; ends in Y, a common late-solve trap.
- CLOAK: opens with the CL consonant blend.
The June 23 chain starts with SPELT, then moves through SHARE, SAUCY, and JIMMY before ending on CLOAK. SPELT and JIMMY are the vocabulary checks, while SHARE and SAUCY give stronger letter anchors for the final board.
Recent Hurdle answers
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| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jun 23, 2026 | 1634 | SPELT / SHARE / SAUCY / JIMMY / CLOAK |
| Mon, Jun 22, 2026 | 1633 | WREST / TOPAZ / DRUNK / GLEAN / PRINT |
| Sun, Jun 21, 2026 | 1632 | IRONY / RIVAL / COBRA / EXILE / PICKY |
| Sat, Jun 20, 2026 | 1631 | EATER / EVENT / THROW / EXTOL / HYDRA |
| Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | 1630 | LYMPH / TABOO / ITCHY / VIOLA / ABHOR |
More from the desk
For this Hurdle, keep the first four solved words visible before the final round. The final CLOAK answer is easier once the carried letters rule out more common C-starting words.
FAQ
What is today's Hurdle answer for June 23, 2026?
SPELT / SHARE / SAUCY / JIMMY / CLOAK
What date is this Hurdle page for?
This page is for Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
How should I use these Hurdle hints?
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