Answer key | June 23, 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.
CHILI / PEPPER / WASABI / GINGER
CHILI, PEPPER, WASABI, and GINGER all fit the category "Spicy things". They can wake up your taste buds. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
BELL / PHONE / ALARM / CASHIER
BELL, PHONE, ALARM, and CASHIER all fit the category "Things that ring". Each can make a ringing sound. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
ROPE / BENCH / KETTLEBELL / MAT
ROPE, BENCH, KETTLEBELL, and MAT 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.
ALGAE / FIREWORK / ROSE / TULIP
ALGAE, FIREWORK, ROSE, 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.