Answer key | May 2, 2026
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LUGGAGE / GATE / RUNWAY / BOARDING
LUGGAGE, GATE, RUNWAY, and BOARDING all fit the category "Airport words". Travel days are full of these. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
SHUTTER / LENS / FOCUS / FLASH
SHUTTER, LENS, FOCUS, and FLASH all fit the category "Photo terms". A camera owner knows these. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
PILLOW / FLEECE / VELVET / MIST
PILLOW, FLEECE, VELVET, and MIST all fit the category "Soft things". They suggest a gentle texture. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
INDEX / COVER / CHAPTER / SPINE
INDEX, COVER, CHAPTER, and SPINE all fit the category "Book parts". They help make up a printed book. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.