# Hurdle answers for September 16, 2026

> Today’s Hurdle runs from TYING to ABACK, with clues for every step if you got stuck.
- Title: Hurdle answers for September 16, 2026 · Mashable | Shortify
- Summary: Today’s Hurdle runs from TYING to ABACK, with clues for every step if you got stuck. Use each solved word as a clue for the next round, but do not overread…
- Keywords: hurdle, word games, mashable, september 16 2026, tying, smirk, fifty, slide, aback, daily puzzle, technology, culture
- Source: Mashable — https://mashable.com/entertainment/hurdle-hints-answers-september-16-2026
- Author: Mashable Team
- Published: 2026-09-16T04:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hurdle, word games, mashable, september 16 2026, tying, smirk, fifty, slide, aback, daily puzzle, technology, culture
## Start with Hurdle
Hurdle is a daily word game built across five rounds. Each guess marks correct, misplaced, and wrong letters to push you toward the answer.

> There are five rounds to the game.
## Solved words carry over
When you clear a round, that answer becomes the first guess in the next one. It can hand you strong clues or almost nothing, depending on the next word.

> This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words.
## Final clues can mislead
The final Hurdle shows every earlier answer with correct and misplaced letters. Repeated highlights do not always mean that letter appears multiple times.
## First four answers
Today’s opening answers are TYING, SMIRK, FIFTY, and SLIDE. The hints were binding, a slight smile, __ Cent, and something found at a playground.

> Found at a playground.
## Final answer
The last clue is surprised. The fifth answer for September 16, 2026 is ABACK.

> Final Hurdle hint Surprised.
## Key takeaway

Use each solved word as a clue for the next round, but do not overread repeated highlighted letters in the final Hurdle.