“Obstacle to overcome” crossword clue
Answer
H
U
R
D
L
E
••••••HURDLE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HURDLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Obstacle to overcome”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 16, 2026, where it runs at 38 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 16, 2026 grid36AHemingway tale about an elderly fisherman, with "The" ... or a phonetic hint to four sets of circled letters in this puzzle?15 ltrs›41AThe Beatles' "Back in the ___"4 ltrs›44ATest for a future Ph.D.3 ltrs›46AFishing tool3 ltrs›53A"That's my next move"7 ltrs›57AOpen some bubbly with a bang10 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 16, 20261ABluffer's giveaway4 ltrs›5ADessert that wiggles5 ltrs›10AObsessive captain of fiction4 ltrs›14A"___, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio"4 ltrs›15ALike a loud crowd5 ltrs›16ATrio minus one4 ltrs›17APontiff's emblem with three horizontal bars10 ltrs›19AMartial art with shoulder throws4 ltrs›
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