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Why this answer
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What made this one tricky:
- ALOFT: has 2 vowel slots.
- UNITY: ends in Y, a common late-solve trap.
- DEBUT: has 2 vowel slots.
- DUVET: has 2 vowel slots.
- SCALP: opens with the SC consonant blend.
ALOFT starts with an open vowel and ends in a tight FT cluster, while UNITY uses the Y ending that can hide late. DEBUT and DUVET both begin with D and lean on similar vowel movement, so separating the B and V is the key middle step. SCALP closes the set with a hard consonant stack.
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| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 7, 2026 | #1648 | ALOFT, UNITY, DEBUT, DUVET, SCALP |
| Mon, Jul 6, 2026 | #1647 | FULLY, PRAWN, CEASE, ALGAE, SPARE |
| Sun, Jul 5, 2026 | #1646 | SLOSH, CHEEK, SLANT, HATER, DRIVE |
| Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | #1645 | USURP, AWAKE, GREAT, SCRAM, HEARD |
| Fri, Jul 3, 2026 | #1644 | CORER, UTILE, ABODE, SALVO, BILLY |
More from the desk
Watch the two D-starting words closely. DEBUT and DUVET can steal each other's letters if you guess too quickly, so use confirmed middle consonants before pushing into the final Hurdle word.
FAQ
What are today's Hurdle answers for July 7, 2026?
Today's Hurdle answers are ALOFT, UNITY, DEBUT, DUVET, and SCALP.
What is the final Hurdle answer today?
The final Hurdle answer for July 7 is SCALP.
Is today's Hurdle difficult?
It is a medium board. DEBUT and DUVET are the trickiest pair because they share a starting letter and similar vowel positions.
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