Answer key | May 30, 2026
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DIE / TILE / PAWN / TOKEN
DIE, TILE, PAWN, and TOKEN all fit the category "Board game pieces". You might move or roll these on a tabletop. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
MOSS / LIME / PEA / FERN
MOSS, LIME, PEA, and FERN all fit the category "Green things". They commonly show up in green. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
DIAMOND / CLUB / SPADE / HEART
DIAMOND, CLUB, SPADE, and HEART all fit the category "Card suits and kin". A deck has all four. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
FOCUS / LENS / SHUTTER / FLASH
FOCUS, LENS, SHUTTER, and FLASH all fit the category "Photo terms". A camera owner knows these. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.