Hurdle

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

An upright barrier used as an obstacle in a race, or any difficulty or challenge that must be overcome.

“The planning permission process was the biggest hurdle facing the development project.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhɜːrdl/

Syllables

hur·dle

Related Words

Synonyms

vault

Antonyms

advantageaidbenefit

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

URDLE ending is distinctive, the DL consonant cluster near the end is worth checking

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, D and R together are efficient and the -LE suffix hooks flexibly

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Anagrams of Hurdle

Words that use exactly the same letters as “hurdle”.

hurled

Words you can make from Hurdle

Shorter words formed from the letters in “hurdle”.

duler lured ruled urled deul duel duer duhr dure held herd herl hler hued huer hure hurl lure rude rued rule

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