Answer key | May 19, 2026
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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.
VENUS / METEOR / NEBULA / ORION
VENUS, METEOR, NEBULA, and ORION all fit the category "Night sky". Look up after sunset. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
KITE / EAGLE / JET / DRONE
KITE, EAGLE, JET, and DRONE all fit the category "Things that fly". They spend time in the air. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
BEAM / STONE / LIGHT / WALK
BEAM, STONE, LIGHT, and WALK all fit the category "Words after moon". Put one word before each answer. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.