Puzzle Details
Use the level cards below to review the Daily Word Hive answers for April 16, 2026: PACE, FLAME, DRIVER, HIGHEST. Each card keeps the answer connected to the hint, definition, difficulty, and word-learning context.
Level 1 - 4-letter puzzle
PACE (4-letter answer)
Speed of walking or running
The rate at which someone moves or progresses.
PACE is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Speed of walking or running" points toward PACE 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
FLAME (5-letter answer)
Visible part of a fire
The visible, burning part of a fire.
FLAME is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Visible part of a fire" points toward FLAME 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
DRIVER (6-letter answer)
Person operating a vehicle
A person who operates a vehicle.
DRIVER is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Person operating a vehicle" points toward DRIVER 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
HIGHEST (7-letter answer)
At the very top level
Greater than all others in height, amount, or degree.
HIGHEST is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "At the very top level" points toward HIGHEST 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.