Answer key | July 14, 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.
CLUB / HEART / SPADE / DIAMOND
CLUB, HEART, SPADE, and DIAMOND 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.
PHONE / ALARM / CASHIER / BELL
PHONE, ALARM, CASHIER, and BELL 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.
TENSION / STONE / FREIGHT / HEIGHT
TENSION, STONE, FREIGHT, and HEIGHT all fit the category "Hidden numbers". Each word hides a number sound or spelling. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
BENCH / MAT / ROPE / KETTLEBELL
BENCH, MAT, ROPE, and KETTLEBELL 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.