Answer key | July 18, 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.
LAUNDRY / MAP / LETTER / ORIGAMI
LAUNDRY, MAP, LETTER, and ORIGAMI 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.
BOWLING / TRACK / POOL / ROAD
BOWLING, TRACK, POOL, 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.
DELTA / BANK / RAPIDS / CURRENT
DELTA, BANK, RAPIDS, and CURRENT all fit the category "River words". Fresh water flows through this set. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
ATOM / BYTE / PIXEL / SEED
ATOM, BYTE, PIXEL, and SEED all fit the category "Tiny units". Smallness connects them. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.