Stuck on today’s Hurdle puzzle? You’re in the right place. Below you’ll find all the hints and answers for every round of the February 28, 2026 Hurdle game — no spoilers until you’re ready.
What Is Hurdle?
Hurdle is a five-round word guessing game similar to Wordle. Each round uses the correct answer from the previous round as your first guess, giving you a head start. The final round shows all previous correct answers as clues, making it the most challenging — and satisfying — to solve.
If you enjoy daily word puzzles, check out our guide to February 26, 2026 Hurdle hints and answers for more practice.
Hurdle Word 1 — Hint and Answer
Hint: A thin atmospheric layer.
- Answer: OZONE
Hurdle Word 2 — Hint and Answer
Hint: An infectious disease.
- Answer: POLIO
Hurdle Word 3 — Hint and Answer
Hint: Part of a flower.
- Answer: PETAL
For more daily word game help, see our February 23, 2026 Hurdle hints and answers.
Hurdle Word 4 — Hint and Answer
Hint: Land.
- Answer: TERRA
Tips for Solving Hurdle
- Pay close attention to yellow (misplaced) and green (correct) letters from each round.
- The number of times a letter is highlighted in previous rounds does not always tell you how many times it appears in the final word.
- Use common vowel-heavy words early to reveal as many letters as possible.
Want more daily puzzle help? Check out our February 27, 2026 Wordle hint and answer and February 27, 2026 NYT Connections hints and answers.