Puzzle Details
Use the level cards below to review the Daily Word Hive answers for January 3, 2026: DEEP, FRUIT, DINNER, THUNDER. Each card keeps the answer connected to the hint, definition, difficulty, and word-learning context.
Level 1 - 4-letter puzzle
DEEP (4-letter answer)
Far down below
Extending a long way down from the surface.
DEEP is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Far down below" points toward DEEP by describing the idea behind the answer in everyday language.
This 4-letter answer helps anchor the Daily Word Hive 4-letter level with a clear word meaning, not just a string of letters.
Level 2 - 5-letter puzzle
FRUIT (5-letter answer)
Edible part of a plant
The sweet, fleshy part of a plant that contains seeds.
FRUIT is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Edible part of a plant" points toward FRUIT by describing the idea behind the answer in everyday language.
This 5-letter answer helps anchor the Daily Word Hive 5-letter level with a clear word meaning, not just a string of letters.
Level 3 - 6-letter puzzle
DINNER (6-letter answer)
Evening meal
The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening.
DINNER is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Evening meal" points toward DINNER by describing the idea behind the answer in everyday language.
This 6-letter answer helps anchor the Daily Word Hive 6-letter level with a clear word meaning, not just a string of letters.
Level 4 - 7-letter puzzle
THUNDER (7-letter answer)
Boom after lightning
The loud sound following a flash of lightning.
THUNDER is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Boom after lightning" points toward THUNDER by describing the idea behind the answer in everyday language.
This 7-letter answer helps anchor the Daily Word Hive 7-letter level with a clear word meaning, not just a string of letters.