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The run moves from an abstract stage to an animal term, a weapon, a trap, and a garden boundary. PHASE is the clean opener; SABRE can be the spelling trap, while HEDGE closes with a familiar word used both literally and figuratively.
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| Sun, Aug 30, 2026 | Hurdle | FOLLY, KAZOO, FUDGE, RARER, LAPEL. |
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FAQ
What are today's Hurdle answers for 2026-08-31?
PHASE, UDDER, SABRE, SNARE, and HEDGE.
What is today's final Hurdle answer?
HEDGE.
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