Puzzle Details
Use the level cards below to review the Daily Word Hive answers for August 21, 2026: ACID, REACH, PADDLE, SPROUTS. Each card keeps the answer connected to the hint, definition, difficulty, and word-learning context.
Level 1 - 4-letter puzzle
ACID (4-letter answer)
Sharp sour substance
A substance that can taste sour and can react with other materials.
ACID is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Sharp sour substance" points toward ACID 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
REACH (5-letter answer)
Stretch to touch
To stretch out an arm or hand to touch or get something.
REACH is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Stretch to touch" points toward REACH 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
PADDLE (6-letter answer)
Tool for moving a canoe
A short oar used to move a small boat through water.
PADDLE is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Tool for moving a canoe" points toward PADDLE 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
SPROUTS (7-letter answer)
New plant shoots
Young shoots that begin to grow from seeds or plants.
SPROUTS is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "New plant shoots" points toward SPROUTS 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.