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Why this answer
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What made this one tricky:
- IRONY: ends in Y, a common late-solve trap.
- RIVAL: has 2 vowel slots.
- COBRA: has 2 vowel slots.
- EXILE: repeats E; uses rare X.
- PICKY: ends in Y, a common late-solve trap.
Today's Hurdle chain is IRONY, RIVAL, COBRA, EXILE, and PICKY. IRONY and RIVAL are definition-friendly openers, while COBRA shifts into animal vocabulary. EXILE adds the useful X, and PICKY closes with a Y ending that can behave like a vowel sound. The sequence is manageable if each round is treated as its own clue instead of forcing one shared theme.
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| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Thu, Jun 18, 2026 | 1629 | DYING / MORAL / ANIME / CACHE / STOAT |
More from the desk
Treat the chain as five separate definition solves. EXILE is the pivot word because the X gives strong information, while PICKY needs careful handling of the final Y and the C-K consonant frame.
FAQ
What are today's Hurdle answers for June 21, 2026?
Today's Hurdle answers are IRONY, RIVAL, COBRA, EXILE, and PICKY.
What is the final Hurdle answer today?
The final Hurdle answer is PICKY.
Is today's Hurdle hard?
Medium. The definitions are direct, but EXILE and PICKY add less common letter patterns.
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