diff --git a/app.js b/app.js
index 4bbd474..e8a80ef 100644
--- a/app.js
+++ b/app.js
@@ -172,7 +172,9 @@
         
         document.getElementById('answer-display').innerText = "";
         document.getElementById('feedback-msg').innerText = "";
-        document.getElementById('hint-grid').innerHTML = "";
+        const hintGrid = document.getElementById('hint-grid');
+        hintGrid.innerHTML = "";
+        hintGrid.classList.remove('has-stars');
         
         if (game.timeTurnerCharges > 0) {
             game.timeTurnerCharges--;