Answer key | June 2, 2026
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WALK / STONE / BEAM / LIGHT
WALK, STONE, BEAM, and LIGHT all fit the category "Words after moon". Put one word before each answer. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
ROSE / ALGAE / FIREWORK / TULIP
ROSE, ALGAE, FIREWORK, and TULIP all fit the category "Things that bloom". Each can bloom in its own way. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
LAWYER / CARD / BATTERY / RHINO
LAWYER, CARD, BATTERY, and RHINO all fit the category "Things that charge". Charge has a different meaning for each. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
REEF / TIDE / KELP / WAVE
REEF, TIDE, KELP, and WAVE all fit the category "Ocean words". They belong near salt water. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.