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Why this answer
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What made this one tricky:
- TRUMP: opens with the TR consonant blend.
- STACK: opens with the ST consonant blend.
- BRINY: opens with the BR consonant blend; ends in Y, a common late-solve trap.
- TRICE: opens with the TR consonant blend.
- SLEEP: repeats E; opens with the SL consonant blend.
TRUMP can mean to beat or outrank. STACK is a pile or the act of arranging items in one. BRINY describes something salty like seawater. TRICE means a very short time, most often in the phrase “in a trice.” The Final Hurdle, SLEEP, is the only answer in the chain with a repeated letter, using E twice.
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| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 10, 2026 | Hurdle #1682 | GAUZE / ALBUM / GRAZE / DONOR / BLUNT |
| Sun, Aug 9, 2026 | Hurdle #1681 | HEATH / DUTCH / BATHE / ENDOW / LIKEN |
| Sat, Aug 8, 2026 | Hurdle #1680 | BOAST / CUING / DANDY / NIECE / HOBBY |
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The key pattern trap
TRUMP and TRICE share a T opening but diverge immediately after it, while STACK and SLEEP share S without sharing a vowel pattern. Save the double-E possibility for the final board once its definition points clearly to rest.
FAQ
What are today's Hurdle answers for August 11, 2026?
The five answers are TRUMP, STACK, BRINY, TRICE, and SLEEP.
What is the Final Hurdle answer for August 11, 2026?
The Final Hurdle answer is SLEEP.
What number does TECHi use for today's Hurdle?
TECHi labels the August 11, 2026 set as Hurdle #1683.
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