WordHive Answers for December 18, 2025
Here are the WordHive answers for all levels on December 18, 2025.
Level 1 – 4-letter puzzle
SAIL (4-letter answer)
Definition: A piece of fabric that uses wind to move a boat.
Hint: Cloth that catches wind on a boat
This clue was meant to highlight how “Cloth that catches wind on a boat” points to SAIL. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 4-letter words like SAIL, start with guesses that cover a mix of vowels and high-frequency consonants. As tiles turn green and yellow, narrow down patterns that fit the hint and the required length.
If a day feels tough, write the hint in one column and brainstorm 4-letter options in another. This quick exercise keeps you moving forward without wasting guesses.
Level 2 – 5-letter puzzle
ZEBRA (5-letter answer)
Definition: An African animal with black and white stripes.
Hint: Striped horse-like animal
This clue was meant to highlight how “Striped horse-like animal” points to ZEBRA. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 5-letter words like ZEBRA, start with guesses that cover a mix of vowels and high-frequency consonants. As tiles turn green and yellow, narrow down patterns that fit the hint and the required length.
If a day feels tough, write the hint in one column and brainstorm 5-letter options in another. This quick exercise keeps you moving forward without wasting guesses.
Level 3 – 6-letter puzzle
TUNNEL (6-letter answer)
Definition: A long passage dug through ground or rock.
Hint: Underground passage
This clue was meant to highlight how “Underground passage” points to TUNNEL. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 6-letter words like TUNNEL, start with guesses that cover a mix of vowels and high-frequency consonants. As tiles turn green and yellow, narrow down patterns that fit the hint and the required length.
If a day feels tough, write the hint in one column and brainstorm 6-letter options in another. This quick exercise keeps you moving forward without wasting guesses.
Level 4 – 7-letter puzzle
SUNSETS (7-letter answer)
Definition: Times when the sun disappears below the horizon in the evening.
Hint: When the sun goes down
This clue was meant to highlight how “When the sun goes down” points to SUNSETS. Slowing down to reread the hint often reveals the anchor idea you need.
For 7-letter words like SUNSETS, start with guesses that cover a mix of vowels and high-frequency consonants. As tiles turn green and yellow, narrow down patterns that fit the hint and the required length.
If a day feels tough, write the hint in one column and brainstorm 7-letter options in another. This quick exercise keeps you moving forward without wasting guesses.
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