Answer key | June 17, 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.
LATTE / CORTADO / AMERICANO / MOCHA
LATTE, CORTADO, AMERICANO, and MOCHA 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.
MAP / ORIGAMI / LAUNDRY / LETTER
MAP, ORIGAMI, LAUNDRY, and LETTER 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.
LENS / SHUTTER / FOCUS / FLASH
LENS, SHUTTER, FOCUS, 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.
KING / TREE / TOOTH / WATCH
KING, TREE, TOOTH, and WATCH all fit the category "Things with crowns". A crown can sit on each of these. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.