Puzzle Details
Use the level cards below to review the Daily Word Hive answers for February 17, 2026: SINK, DRINK, FAMILY, MUSICAL. Each card keeps the answer connected to the hint, definition, difficulty, and word-learning context.
Level 1 - 4-letter puzzle
SINK (4-letter answer)
Basin for washing dishes
A fixed basin with a water supply used for washing.
SINK is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Basin for washing dishes" points toward SINK 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
DRINK (5-letter answer)
Consume a beverage
To take liquid into the mouth and swallow it.
DRINK is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Consume a beverage" points toward DRINK 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
FAMILY (6-letter answer)
Parents and children together
A group of related people, usually parents and children.
FAMILY is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Parents and children together" points toward FAMILY 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
MUSICAL (7-letter answer)
Play with songs and acting
A stage or film production that includes songs and dancing.
MUSICAL is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Play with songs and acting" points toward MUSICAL 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.