Puzzle Details
Use the level cards below to review the Daily Word Hive answers for July 12, 2026: FOIL, WHEEL, POTATO, COOKIES. Each card keeps the answer connected to the hint, definition, difficulty, and word-learning context.
Level 1 - 4-letter puzzle
FOIL (4-letter answer)
Thin shiny metal sheet
A very thin sheet of metal used for wrapping or covering things.
FOIL is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Thin shiny metal sheet" points toward FOIL 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
WHEEL (5-letter answer)
Round rolling part
A circular object that turns on an axle.
WHEEL is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Round rolling part" points toward WHEEL 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
POTATO (6-letter answer)
Starchy underground vegetable
A starchy vegetable that grows underground and is used in many foods.
POTATO is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Starchy underground vegetable" points toward POTATO 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
COOKIES (7-letter answer)
Small sweet baked treats
Small sweet baked foods, often round and crisp or soft.
COOKIES is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Small sweet baked treats" points toward COOKIES 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.