Each day, a small ritual of language unfolds for those who play Hurdle — a five-round word puzzle that asks players not merely to guess, but to carry their victories forward as tools. On January 12, 2026, five words form a quiet chain: a clove of garlic leads to a topic of conversation, a venomous adder, a charming spell, and finally a word meaning to cut once more. In this game, as in much of life, what you have already solved becomes the foundation for what you have yet to understand.
Hurdle Hints and Answers for January 12, 2026
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