If you enjoy daily word challenges like [Wordle](https://mashable.com/category/wordle), then [Hurdle](https://games.mashable.com/games/todays-hurdle) is an excellent supplement to your gaming experience.

### How to Play Hurdle
The game includes five rounds. During the initial round, you try to guess the word, receiving feedback that indicates correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters. After solving it, the solution serves as your first guess for the next hurdle. This sequence continues, occasionally giving useful hints—or none—based on the words.

For the ultimate hurdle, all prior correct answers are merged into a single puzzle, with correct and misplaced letters distinctly marked.

**Important Note:** The frequency of a letter in previous hurdles does not necessarily indicate how frequently it will appear in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself puzzled by today’s Hurdle, don’t fret—we’ve got clues and solutions to assist you!

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### Hurdle Word 1
**Hint:** The reverse of aunt.
**Answer:** **UNCLE**

### Hurdle Word 2
**Hint:** A type of parasite.
**Answer:** **LEECH**

### Hurdle Word 3
**Hint:** A candlelit tribute.
**Answer:** **VIGIL**

### Hurdle Word 4
**Hint:** To feel alarmed.
**Answer:** **PANIC**

### Final Hurdle
**Hint:** The opposite of being asleep.
**Answer:** **AWOKE**

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