Hurdle Hints, Answers For August 25, 2025
If daily word games like Wordle are a staple in your morning ritual, then Hurdle—the five-round puzzle that ups the ante on wordplay—deserves a spot in your lineup. Today’s hints and answers for August 25, 2025, are here, ready to rescue anyone feeling a little stumped and a lot caffeinated. Spoiler alert: there’s a South American twist and a peace offering that wraps things up.
Here’s the rundown, straight from today’s puzzle:
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Word 1 Hint: A South American dance.
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Word 1 Answer: TANGO
If you’ve never tried the dance, it’s a brilliant way to start the day—with a tap, a step, and maybe a little drama (which, incidentally, sums up Wordle mornings sometimes). My friend once tried tango lessons and nearly tripped over the instructor’s cat. No word game or actual dance ever goes without a misstep now and then.
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Word 2 Hint: Shy.
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Word 2 Answer: TIMID
This one had my group chat running through “bashful,” “meek,” even “mousey” (which isn’t a real word, but feels like it should be). Always funny how a simple four-letter clue can make grown adults question their vocabulary.
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Word 3 Hint: Solo.
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Word 3 Answer: ALONE
Sigh. Sometimes word games feel like a solo journey. But “alone” in Hurdle terms means you’re halfway there—and it makes a nice break for those of us whose best guesses only show up when nobody’s watching.
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Word 4 Hint: A beginning.
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Word 4 Answer: BIRTH
“Origin” was a popular guess, but “birth” fit perfectly. There’s something poetic about it—the start of something new, whether it’s a Monday or just another coffee-fueled puzzle session.
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Final Hurdle Hint: A ceasefire.
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Final Hurdle Answer: TRUCE
Nothing wraps up a five-round challenge like a hint toward “peace.” Ironically, a truce is just what’s needed after the heated debate over yesterday’s crossword. Word games: sometimes the only battleground where everyone wins by calling a truce.
Hurdle’s magic is how each answer becomes the next clue, a string of little eureka moments. There’s that thrill of seeing “TANGO” pop up, and the weary relief of “TRUCE” to end the day five rounds later. And—like the note says—don’t obsess over how many letters show up or how many times they’re highlighted. Some mornings, it’s just about letting go, trusting instincts, and laughing at mistakes.
Final Thoughts, With a Sprinkling of Chaos
If Hurdle had you stuck on any round today, don’t sweat it. Maybe tomorrow will be smoother. Maybe you’ll spill coffee, mis-type ten answers, and still come out smiling. The real win is getting a little sharper, day by day, and sharing that tiny victory (or defeat) with friends, family, or random folks online.
For now: take a breath, enjoy the truce, and let today’s answers remind you—word games aren’t just about being right. They’re about showing up, guessing wildly, and sometimes, just dancing with the questions.
