Puzzle Details
Use the level cards below to review the Daily Word Hive answers for February 28, 2026: SAND, BLANK, NUGGET, SHELTER. Each card keeps the answer connected to the hint, definition, difficulty, and word-learning context.
Level 1 - 4-letter puzzle
SAND (4-letter answer)
Grains on a beach
Tiny grains of rock found on beaches and in deserts.
SAND is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Grains on a beach" points toward SAND 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
BLANK (5-letter answer)
Empty or without writing
Empty or with nothing written, printed, or drawn on it.
BLANK is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Empty or without writing" points toward BLANK 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
NUGGET (6-letter answer)
Small solid chunk, often food
A small lump or piece of something, such as food or metal.
NUGGET is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Small solid chunk, often food" points toward NUGGET 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
SHELTER (7-letter answer)
Safe place to stay
A place that provides protection from weather or danger.
SHELTER is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Safe place to stay" points toward SHELTER 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.