Ready to tackle today’s brainteaser? If you love daily word puzzles like Wordle, Hurdle might just be your next obsession—but it’s not for the faint of heart. This game takes the guessing game to a whole new level with its unique twist. Here’s how it works: Hurdle challenges you across five rounds, each one building on the last. In the first round, you’ll guess a word, with the game revealing correct, misplaced, or incorrect letters. Guess right, and you’re off to the next hurdle—but here’s the twist: the answer to the previous hurdle becomes your first guess in the next round. And this is the part most people miss: those clues might be a lifesaver or a total red herring, depending on the words. By the final hurdle, all your correct guesses from previous rounds are laid out, with correct and misplaced letters clearly marked. But beware—just because a letter appears multiple times in earlier guesses doesn’t mean it’ll show up that often in the final answer. Controversial, right?
Stuck on today’s puzzle? Don’t sweat it—we’ve got your back with hints and answers for December 13, 2025. Let’s dive in:
Hurdle Word 1
Hint: A load.
Answer: CARGO. Think of it as the stuff you’d pack for a trip—simple, right?
Hurdle Word 2
Hint: Open land.
Answer: GLADE. Picture a sunny meadow—peaceful, isn’t it?
Hurdle Word 3
Hint: A slant.
Answer: SLOPE. Imagine a hill—it’s all about the angle here.
Hurdle Word 4
Hint: To delay.
Answer: STAVE. This one’s tricky—think of putting something off, like staving off hunger.
Final Hurdle
Hint: Clearheaded.
Answer: SOBER. Not just about alcohol—it’s about being sharp and focused.
But here’s where it gets controversial: Is Hurdle too reliant on luck, or does it truly test your word skills? Let us know in the comments—do you think the final hurdle’s clues are fair, or do they throw you off?
Craving more puzzles? Mashable’s got you covered! Check out our games hub (https://games.mashable.com/) for classics like Mahjong, Sudoku, and free crosswords. Happy puzzling!
