Answer key | June 3, 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.
WATCH / HOURGLASS / CLOCK / TIMER
WATCH, HOURGLASS, CLOCK, and TIMER all fit the category "Timekeepers". They help measure time. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
LEGEND / SCALE / COMPASS / BORDER
LEGEND, SCALE, COMPASS, and BORDER all fit the category "Map features". These help you read a map. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
SIGNAL / SOAP / MUSIC / CHOCOLATE
SIGNAL, SOAP, MUSIC, and CHOCOLATE 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.
MOCHA / LATTE / CORTADO / AMERICANO
MOCHA, LATTE, CORTADO, and AMERICANO 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.