Answer key | May 13, 2026
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ATOM / BYTE / PIXEL / SEED
ATOM, BYTE, PIXEL, and SEED all fit the category "Tiny units". Smallness connects them. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
SUGAR / YEAST / BUTTER / FLOUR
SUGAR, YEAST, BUTTER, and FLOUR all fit the category "Baking staples". A bakery keeps these close. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
DICE / FOLD / SEAR / WHISK
DICE, FOLD, SEAR, and WHISK all fit the category "Kitchen verbs". These are actions from a recipe. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
STAPLER / LAMP / NOTEBOOK / PENCIL
STAPLER, LAMP, NOTEBOOK, and PENCIL all fit the category "Desk items". They belong within arm's reach at work. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.