Puzzle Details
Use the level cards below to review the Daily Word Hive answers for February 20, 2026: READ, SCORE, HUMBLE, RESPOND. Each card keeps the answer connected to the hint, definition, difficulty, and word-learning context.
Level 1 - 4-letter puzzle
READ (4-letter answer)
Look at words and understand them
To look at and understand written or printed words.
READ is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Look at words and understand them" points toward READ 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
SCORE (5-letter answer)
Points in a game
The number of points earned in a game or contest.
SCORE is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Points in a game" points toward SCORE 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
HUMBLE (6-letter answer)
Not boastful
Having a modest view of one’s importance.
HUMBLE is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Not boastful" points toward HUMBLE 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
RESPOND (7-letter answer)
Answer back
To reply or react to something that was said or done.
RESPOND is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Answer back" points toward RESPOND 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.