Answer key | May 24, 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.
MUSIC / SIGNAL / CHOCOLATE / SOAP
MUSIC, SIGNAL, CHOCOLATE, and SOAP 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.
DICE / WHISK / SEAR / FOLD
DICE, WHISK, SEAR, and FOLD 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.
SCORE / KEY / DASH / SURF
SCORE, KEY, DASH, and SURF 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.
MAP / LOCK / PIANO / HOTEL
MAP, LOCK, PIANO, and HOTEL all fit the category "Things with keys". Each one can be associated with keys. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.