Answer key | September 20, 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.
NEBULA / ORION / VENUS / METEOR
NEBULA, ORION, VENUS, and METEOR all fit the category "Night sky". Look up after sunset. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
BEAM / LIGHT / STONE / WALK
BEAM, LIGHT, STONE, and WALK all fit the category "Words after moon". Put one word before each answer. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
LENS / SHUTTER / FOCUS / FLASH
LENS, SHUTTER, FOCUS, and FLASH all fit the category "Photo terms". A camera owner knows these. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
WATCH / KING / TREE / TOOTH
WATCH, KING, TREE, and TOOTH all fit the category "Things with crowns". A crown can sit on each of these. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.