Puzzle Details
Use the level cards below to review the Daily Word Hive answers for August 23, 2026: LION, LAYER, PICKLE, AVENUES. Each card keeps the answer connected to the hint, definition, difficulty, and word-learning context.
Level 1 - 4-letter puzzle
LION (4-letter answer)
Big cat with a mane
A large wild cat with a mane, often called the king of beasts.
LION is marked medium, so the hint and definition are useful checks before you compare it with your own solve.
The hint "Big cat with a mane" points toward LION 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
LAYER (5-letter answer)
One level on top of another
A sheet or thickness of material covering a surface.
LAYER is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "One level on top of another" points toward LAYER 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
PICKLE (6-letter answer)
Sour crunchy cucumber snack
A vegetable preserved in vinegar or brine.
PICKLE is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Sour crunchy cucumber snack" points toward PICKLE 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
AVENUES (7-letter answer)
Wide city streets
Wide roads or paths, often lined with trees or buildings.
AVENUES is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Wide city streets" points toward AVENUES 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.