Answer key | September 1, 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.
KETTLEBELL / MAT / ROPE / BENCH
KETTLEBELL, MAT, ROPE, and BENCH 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.
ROAD / TRACK / POOL / BOWLING
ROAD, TRACK, POOL, and BOWLING 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.
SEAR / WHISK / DICE / FOLD
SEAR, WHISK, DICE, and FOLD all fit the category "Kitchen verbs". These are actions from a recipe. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
FORTE / PIANO / ADAGIO / ALLEGRO
FORTE, PIANO, ADAGIO, 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.