Answer key | September 19, 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.
FERN / PEA / LIME / MOSS
FERN, PEA, LIME, and MOSS 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.
HEIGHT / STONE / TENSION / FREIGHT
HEIGHT, STONE, TENSION, and FREIGHT 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.
SLED / ICICLE / FROST / PARKA
SLED, ICICLE, FROST, and PARKA all fit the category "Winter words". Cold weather brings these out. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
JET / DRONE / EAGLE / KITE
JET, DRONE, EAGLE, and KITE all fit the category "Things that fly". They spend time in the air. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.