Puzzle Details
Use the level cards below to review the Daily Word Hive answers for August 30, 2026: BOOT, RIVER, ABRUPT, CHEERED. Each card keeps the answer connected to the hint, definition, difficulty, and word-learning context.
Level 1 - 4-letter puzzle
BOOT (4-letter answer)
Sturdy footwear
A strong shoe that covers the foot and part of the leg.
BOOT is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Sturdy footwear" points toward BOOT 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
RIVER (5-letter answer)
Flows to the sea
A large natural stream of water that flows to a sea or lake.
RIVER is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Flows to the sea" points toward RIVER 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
ABRUPT (6-letter answer)
Sudden and unexpected
Sudden, unexpected, or seeming unfinished.
ABRUPT is marked hard for this archive because it may take more careful letter testing than the shorter warm-up answers.
The hint "Sudden and unexpected" points toward ABRUPT 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
CHEERED (7-letter answer)
Shouted with happiness
Shouted or showed happiness, support, or encouragement.
CHEERED is marked easy, making it a good confidence-building answer in the Daily Word Hive sequence.
The hint "Shouted with happiness" points toward CHEERED 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.