Puzzle Details
Use the level cards below to review the Daily Word Hive answers for August 17, 2026: CARE, CHILD, SAUCER, COURIER. Each card keeps the answer connected to the hint, definition, difficulty, and word-learning context.
Level 1 - 4-letter puzzle
CARE (4-letter answer)
Kind attention or concern
Thoughtful attention, concern, or help given to someone or something.
CARE is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Kind attention or concern" points toward CARE 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
CHILD (5-letter answer)
Young person
A young human who has not yet grown into an adult.
CHILD is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Young person" points toward CHILD 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
SAUCER (6-letter answer)
Small plate under a cup
A small shallow dish placed under a cup.
SAUCER is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Small plate under a cup" points toward SAUCER 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
COURIER (7-letter answer)
Person who delivers packages
A person or company that carries messages or packages.
COURIER is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Person who delivers packages" points toward COURIER 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.