Answer key | May 20, 2026
The full solution is below, with a short explanation for each group. To avoid spoilers, play the puzzle or open the hints page before reading the answer panels.
TREE / TOOTH / WATCH / KING
TREE, TOOTH, WATCH, and KING all fit the category "Things with crowns". A crown can sit on each of these. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
HEIGHT / STONE / FREIGHT / TENSION
HEIGHT, STONE, FREIGHT, and TENSION all fit the category "Hidden numbers". Each word hides a number sound or spelling. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
SOAP / SIGNAL / CHOCOLATE / MUSIC
SOAP, SIGNAL, CHOCOLATE, and MUSIC all fit the category "Things with bars". Bars can describe each answer. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
SURF / DASH / KEY / SCORE
SURF, DASH, KEY, and SCORE all fit the category "Words before board". Put one word after each answer. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.