Answer key | May 29, 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.
MAT / BENCH / KETTLEBELL / ROPE
MAT, BENCH, KETTLEBELL, and ROPE all fit the category "Things in a gym". Training rooms are their habitat. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
VELVET / PILLOW / MIST / FLEECE
VELVET, PILLOW, MIST, and FLEECE all fit the category "Soft things". They suggest a gentle texture. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
LETTER / LAUNDRY / ORIGAMI / MAP
LETTER, LAUNDRY, ORIGAMI, and MAP 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.
FOLD / WHISK / SEAR / DICE
FOLD, WHISK, SEAR, and DICE 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.