Puzzle Details
Use the level cards below to review the Daily Word Hive answers for April 22, 2026: GRIP, BLOCK, ANIMAL, EXPLORE. Each card keeps the answer connected to the hint, definition, difficulty, and word-learning context.
Level 1 - 4-letter puzzle
GRIP (4-letter answer)
Firm hold
A firm hold or control on something.
GRIP is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Firm hold" points toward GRIP 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
BLOCK (5-letter answer)
Square chunk of material
A solid piece of material, often with flat sides.
BLOCK is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Square chunk of material" points toward BLOCK 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
ANIMAL (6-letter answer)
Living creature, not a plant
A living creature that is not a plant or human.
ANIMAL is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Living creature, not a plant" points toward ANIMAL 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
EXPLORE (7-letter answer)
Search and discover
To travel through or examine to learn about something.
EXPLORE is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Search and discover" points toward EXPLORE 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.