Answer key | July 15, 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.
PIANO / ADAGIO / FORTE / ALLEGRO
PIANO, ADAGIO, FORTE, and ALLEGRO all fit the category "Musical directions". A score might tell a player these. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
ESCAPE / SHIFT / ENTER / SPACE
ESCAPE, SHIFT, ENTER, and SPACE all fit the category "Computer keys". They are labeled on many keyboards. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
LIME / MOSS / PEA / FERN
LIME, MOSS, PEA, and FERN all fit the category "Green things". They commonly show up in green. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
POOL / BOWLING / TRACK / ROAD
POOL, BOWLING, TRACK, and ROAD all fit the category "Things with lanes". Movement is organized into lanes. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.