Puzzle Details
Use the level cards below to review the Daily Word Hive answers for July 16, 2026: ITCH, SIGHT, FILTER, SCRATCH. Each card keeps the answer connected to the hint, definition, difficulty, and word-learning context.
Level 1 - 4-letter puzzle
ITCH (4-letter answer)
Scratchy feeling on skin
An uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch.
ITCH is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Scratchy feeling on skin" points toward ITCH 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
SIGHT (5-letter answer)
Sense of seeing
The ability to see with the eyes.
SIGHT is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Sense of seeing" points toward SIGHT 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
FILTER (6-letter answer)
Strains out unwanted bits
A device or process that removes unwanted material from a substance.
FILTER is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Strains out unwanted bits" points toward FILTER 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
SCRATCH (7-letter answer)
Light surface cut
A shallow cut or mark made by rubbing or scraping.
SCRATCH is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Light surface cut" points toward SCRATCH 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.