Daily puzzle | October 18, 2026

Categories Word Game

Sort 16 words into 4 hidden categories. Play first, use hints only when stuck, then check the dated answer key.

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This board mixes direct categories with a little overlap, so solving one group should make the rest of the grid clearer.

Difficulty medium

Mistakes 0 / 4

Solved 0 / 4

JavaScript is needed to submit groups. The 16 words are shown above; use the dated hints or answers if you need help.

Select 4 words that share one exact category.

Today's puzzle help

Before spoilers

Open layered clues for this exact board without revealing all 16 words.

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After solving

Check every group with short explanations after you have played.

Past puzzles

A categories word game asks you to sort a set of words into hidden groups. On this site, each puzzle has 16 words and 4 groups of 4.

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