Puzzle Details
Use the level cards below to review the Daily Word Hive answers for August 15, 2026: BIDE, NURSE, SELECT, EMERALD. Each card keeps the answer connected to the hint, definition, difficulty, and word-learning context.
Level 1 - 4-letter puzzle
BIDE (4-letter answer)
Wait patiently
To wait for a suitable time or remain in a place.
BIDE is marked hard for this archive because it may take more careful letter testing than the shorter warm-up answers.
The hint "Wait patiently" points toward BIDE 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
NURSE (5-letter answer)
Helps care for patients
A healthcare worker who cares for sick or injured people.
NURSE is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Helps care for patients" points toward NURSE 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
SELECT (6-letter answer)
Choose from a group
To choose something from a set of options.
SELECT is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Choose from a group" points toward SELECT 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
EMERALD (7-letter answer)
Bright green gemstone
A precious gemstone that is rich green in color.
EMERALD is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Bright green gemstone" points toward EMERALD 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.