Puzzle Details
Use the level cards below to review the Daily Word Hive answers for August 16, 2026: DARK, FRAME, TICKET, GROCERY. Each card keeps the answer connected to the hint, definition, difficulty, and word-learning context.
Level 1 - 4-letter puzzle
DARK (4-letter answer)
Without much light
Having little or no light.
DARK is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Without much light" points toward DARK 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
FRAME (5-letter answer)
Border around a picture
A strong border or structure that holds or supports something.
FRAME is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Border around a picture" points toward FRAME 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
TICKET (6-letter answer)
Gives entry somewhere
A printed or digital pass that allows entry or travel.
TICKET is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Gives entry somewhere" points toward TICKET 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
GROCERY (7-letter answer)
Food store item
Food or household items bought at a store; also related to such a store.
GROCERY is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Food store item" points toward GROCERY 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.