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My question is about Cunning Action; can you use Disengage to move out of line of sight of an enemy, and then use Hide, all in the same turn?
Cunning Action (PHB p. 96)
You can take a bonus action on each of your turns in combat. This action can be used only to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
On your turn you get one action, one bonus action and can move up to your movement allowance.
Therefore you can use an action to disengage, move to where you cannot be "seen clearly" and use your bonus action (Cunning Action) to hide, you can use any remaining movement after you hide, remaining hidden unless you approach an enemy.
There is nothing stopping you from using your bonus action to Disengage and your action to Hide (or vice versa; you can't do both with the same action).
However, Disengage does not actually give you more movement; it simply allows you to move past or away from enemies without provoking an opportunity attack. Unless you are within 5 feet of an enemy (or on an adjacent square/hex, if you happen to be playing with miniatures on a battle grid), you don't need to Disengage to leave an enemy's sight. Moving behind an object that gives you cover, such as a tree trunk or cart, will most likely be sufficient.
