Answer key | September 21, 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.
PIANO / FORTE / ALLEGRO / ADAGIO
PIANO, FORTE, ALLEGRO, and ADAGIO 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.
DASH / SURF / SCORE / KEY
DASH, SURF, SCORE, and KEY all fit the category "Words before board". Put one word after each answer. 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.
ORION / VENUS / METEOR / NEBULA
ORION, VENUS, METEOR, and NEBULA 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.