Answer key | August 24, 2026
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DIE / TILE / PAWN / TOKEN
DIE, TILE, PAWN, and TOKEN all fit the category "Board game pieces". You might move or roll these on a tabletop. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
LUGGAGE / GATE / RUNWAY / BOARDING
LUGGAGE, GATE, RUNWAY, and BOARDING all fit the category "Airport words". Travel days are full of 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 / SPACE / ENTER
ESCAPE, SHIFT, SPACE, and ENTER 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.
LAMP / NOTEBOOK / STAPLER / PENCIL
LAMP, NOTEBOOK, STAPLER, and PENCIL all fit the category "Desk items". They belong within arm's reach at work. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.