Answer key | May 25, 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.
MAP / LETTER / LAUNDRY / ORIGAMI
MAP, LETTER, LAUNDRY, and ORIGAMI all fit the category "Things you fold". A crease is part of the process. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
AMERICANO / MOCHA / CORTADO / LATTE
AMERICANO, MOCHA, CORTADO, and LATTE all fit the category "Coffee shop orders". You can hear these at a counter before 9 a.m. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
SCENE / CURTAIN / PROP / ENCORE
SCENE, CURTAIN, PROP, and ENCORE all fit the category "Stage terms". A theater audience might notice them. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
HOODIE / KITE / VIOLIN / PUPPET
HOODIE, KITE, VIOLIN, and PUPPET all fit the category "Things with strings". A string is part of the object or how it works. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.